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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.62, 4,151.13 and 2,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.62, 4,151.13 and 2,516.40 is: 3,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.62 : 4,151.13 = 2,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.62/4,151.13 = 2,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.62x = 4,151.13 × 2,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.62x = 10,445,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,445,908.25/3,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.09

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