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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.25, 4,652.69 and 2,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.25, 4,652.69 and 2,707.59 is: 4,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.25 : 4,652.69 = 2,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.25/4,652.69 = 2,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.25x = 4,652.69 × 2,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.25x = 12,597,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,576.92/3,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.10

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