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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.97, 4,511.60 and 2,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.97, 4,511.60 and 2,424.76 is: 3,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.97 : 4,511.60 = 2,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.97/4,511.60 = 2,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.97x = 4,511.60 × 2,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.97x = 10,939,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,545.59/3,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.82

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