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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.59, 4,514.50 and 2,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.59, 4,514.50 and 2,076.37 is: 3,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.59 : 4,514.50 = 2,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.59/4,514.50 = 2,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.59x = 4,514.50 × 2,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.59x = 9,373,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373,776.37/3,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.50

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