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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.07, 4,511.74 and 2,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.07, 4,511.74 and 2,424.86 is: 3,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.07 : 4,511.74 = 2,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.07/4,511.74 = 2,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.07x = 4,511.74 × 2,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.07x = 10,940,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,313.78/3,013.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.96

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