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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.59, 4,652.39 and 1,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.59, 4,652.39 and 1,371.43 is: 2,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.59 : 4,652.39 = 1,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.59/4,652.39 = 1,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.59x = 4,652.39 × 1,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.59x = 6,380,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,427.22/3,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.15

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