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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.00, 4,279.86 and 2,442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.00, 4,279.86 and 2,442.83 is: 3,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.00 : 4,279.86 = 2,442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.00/4,279.86 = 2,442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.00x = 4,279.86 × 2,442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.00x = 10,454,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454,949.00/3,101.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.48

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