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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.29, 4,650.37 and 1,021.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.29, 4,650.37 and 1,021.05 is: 1,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.29 : 4,650.37 = 1,021.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.29/4,650.37 = 1,021.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.29x = 4,650.37 × 1,021.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.29x = 4,748,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,260.29/3,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.06

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