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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.99, 4,152.67 and 2,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.99, 4,152.67 and 2,254.62 is: 3,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.99 : 4,152.67 = 2,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.99/4,152.67 = 2,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.99x = 4,152.67 × 2,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.99x = 9,362,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362,692.84/3,013.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.41

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