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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.36, 4,644.96 and 3,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.36, 4,644.96 and 3,034.76 is: 4,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.36 : 4,644.96 = 3,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.36/4,644.96 = 3,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.36x = 4,644.96 × 3,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.36x = 14,096,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,338.81/3,100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.68

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