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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.85, 4,525.97 and 2,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.85, 4,525.97 and 2,437.07 is: 3,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.85 : 4,525.97 = 2,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.85/4,525.97 = 2,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.85x = 4,525.97 × 2,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.85x = 11,030,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030,070.89/3,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.16

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