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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.31, 4,647.41 and 2,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.31, 4,647.41 and 2,444.75 is: 3,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.31 : 4,647.41 = 2,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.31/4,647.41 = 2,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.31x = 4,647.41 × 2,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.31x = 11,361,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,361,755.60/3,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.53

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