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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.13, 4,654.23 and 2,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.13, 4,654.23 and 2,061.63 is: 3,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.13 : 4,654.23 = 2,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.13/4,654.23 = 2,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.13x = 4,654.23 × 2,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.13x = 9,595,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,300.19/3,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.13

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