Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.72, 4,650 and 1,020.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,100.72, 4,650 and 1,020.16 is: 1,529.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,100.72 : 4,650 = 1,020.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,100.72/4,650 = 1,020.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,100.72x = 4,650 × 1,020.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,100.72x = 4,743,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,743,744/3,100.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529.88
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