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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.41, 4,652.77 and 1,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.41, 4,652.77 and 1,368.09 is: 2,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.41 : 4,652.77 = 1,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.41/4,652.77 = 1,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.41x = 4,652.77 × 1,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.41x = 6,365,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,408.11/3,100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.09

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