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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.90, 4,512.99 and 2,425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.90, 4,512.99 and 2,425.69 is: 3,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.90 : 4,512.99 = 2,425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.90/4,512.99 = 2,425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.90x = 4,512.99 × 2,425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.90x = 10,947,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947,114.71/3,013.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.21

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