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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.72, 4,652.87 and 1,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.72, 4,652.87 and 1,369.40 is: 2,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.72 : 4,652.87 = 1,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.72/4,652.87 = 1,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.72x = 4,652.87 × 1,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.72x = 6,371,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,610.07/3,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.22

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