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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.12, 6,481.56 and 2,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.12, 6,481.56 and 2,012 is: 3,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.12 : 6,481.56 = 2,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.12/6,481.56 = 2,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.12x = 6,481.56 × 2,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.12x = 13,040,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,898.72/4,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.25

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