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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.29, 4,651.38 and 1,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.29, 4,651.38 and 1,021.32 is: 1,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.29 : 4,651.38 = 1,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.29/4,651.38 = 1,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.29x = 4,651.38 × 1,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.29x = 4,750,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,547.42/3,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.80

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