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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.99, 4,644.69 and 2,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.99, 4,644.69 and 2,609.92 is: 3,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.99 : 4,644.69 = 2,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.99/4,644.69 = 2,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.99x = 4,644.69 × 2,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.99x = 12,122,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,233.05/3,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.89

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