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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.93, 4,627.73 and 2,847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.93, 4,627.73 and 2,847.92 is: 4,248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.93 : 4,627.73 = 2,847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.93/4,627.73 = 2,847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.93x = 4,627.73 × 2,847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.93x = 13,179,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179,388.80/3,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.77

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