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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.59, 4,651.48 and 3,070.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.59, 4,651.48 and 3,070.15 is: 4,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.59 : 4,651.48 = 3,070.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.59/4,651.48 = 3,070.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.59x = 4,651.48 × 3,070.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.59x = 14,280,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,742.43/3,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.33

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