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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.96, 4,154.35 and 2,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.96, 4,154.35 and 2,414.98 is: 3,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.96 : 4,154.35 = 2,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.96/4,154.35 = 2,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.96x = 4,154.35 × 2,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.96x = 10,032,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,655.74/3,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.83

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