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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.30, 4,573.71 and 2,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.30, 4,573.71 and 2,012.34 is: 3,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.30 : 4,573.71 = 2,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.30/4,573.71 = 2,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.30x = 4,573.71 × 2,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.30x = 9,203,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,859.58/3,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.37

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