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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.34, 4,650.52 and 1,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.34, 4,650.52 and 1,370.18 is: 2,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.34 : 4,650.52 = 1,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.34/4,650.52 = 1,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.34x = 4,650.52 × 1,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.34x = 6,372,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,049.49/3,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.27

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