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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.76, 4,652.93 and 1,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.76, 4,652.93 and 1,021.78 is: 1,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.76 : 4,652.93 = 1,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.76/4,652.93 = 1,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.76x = 4,652.93 × 1,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.76x = 4,754,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,270.82/3,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.77

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