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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.57, 4,512.49 and 2,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.57, 4,512.49 and 2,425.36 is: 3,631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.57 : 4,512.49 = 2,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.57/4,512.49 = 2,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.57x = 4,512.49 × 2,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.57x = 10,944,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944,390.18/3,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.71

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