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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.91, 4,654.47 and 2,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.91, 4,654.47 and 2,062.65 is: 3,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.91 : 4,654.47 = 2,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.91/4,654.47 = 2,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.91x = 4,654.47 × 2,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.91x = 9,600,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,542.55/3,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.04

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