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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.83, 4,501.73 and 2,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.83, 4,501.73 and 2,660.48 is: 3,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.83 : 4,501.73 = 2,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.83/4,501.73 = 2,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.83x = 4,501.73 × 2,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.83x = 11,976,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976,749.33/3,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.61

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