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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.55, 4,653.91 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.55, 4,653.91 and 2,062.26 is: 3,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.55 : 4,653.91 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.55/4,653.91 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.55x = 4,653.91 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.55x = 9,597,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597,572.44/3,101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.44

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