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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.77, 4,520.18 and 1,900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.77, 4,520.18 and 1,900.91 is: 2,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.77 : 4,520.18 = 1,900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.77/4,520.18 = 1,900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.77x = 4,520.18 × 1,900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.77x = 8,592,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,471.42/3,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.01

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