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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.66, 4,151.41 and 2,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.66, 4,151.41 and 2,620 is: 3,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.66 : 4,151.41 = 2,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.66/4,151.41 = 2,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.66x = 4,151.41 × 2,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.66x = 10,876,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876,694.20/3,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.13

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