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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.89, 4,518.48 and 2,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.89, 4,518.48 and 2,623.25 is: 3,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.89 : 4,518.48 = 2,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.89/4,518.48 = 2,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.89x = 4,518.48 × 2,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.89x = 11,853,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,853,102.66/3,014.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.52

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