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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.99, 4,652.46 and 1,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.99, 4,652.46 and 1,022.02 is: 1,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.99 : 4,652.46 = 1,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.99/4,652.46 = 1,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.99x = 4,652.46 × 1,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.99x = 4,754,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,907.17/3,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.86

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