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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.50, 4,652.93 and 1,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.50, 4,652.93 and 1,370.13 is: 2,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.50 : 4,652.93 = 1,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.50/4,652.93 = 1,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.50x = 4,652.93 × 1,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.50x = 6,375,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,118.98/3,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.50

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