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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.61, 4,861.65 and 3,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.61, 4,861.65 and 3,012.11 is: 4,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.61 : 4,861.65 = 3,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.61/4,861.65 = 3,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.61x = 4,861.65 × 3,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.61x = 14,643,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643,836.74/3,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.89

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