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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.22, 4,651.14 and 1,020.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.22, 4,651.14 and 1,020.54 is: 1,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.22 : 4,651.14 = 1,020.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.22/4,651.14 = 1,020.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.22x = 4,651.14 × 1,020.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.22x = 4,746,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,674.42/3,100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.08

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