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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.25, 4,651.89 and 1,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.25, 4,651.89 and 1,348.02 is: 2,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.25 : 4,651.89 = 1,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.25/4,651.89 = 1,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.25x = 4,651.89 × 1,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.25x = 6,270,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,840.76/3,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.04

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