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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.40, 4,644.90 and 3,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.40, 4,644.90 and 3,029.40 is: 4,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.40 : 4,644.90 = 3,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.40/4,644.90 = 3,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.40x = 4,644.90 × 3,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.40x = 14,071,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,260.06/3,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.07

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