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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.49, 4,647.85 and 2,404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.49, 4,647.85 and 2,404.92 is: 3,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.49 : 4,647.85 = 2,404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.49/4,647.85 = 2,404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.49x = 4,647.85 × 2,404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.49x = 11,177,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177,707.42/3,101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.98

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