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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.63, 4,654.15 and 1,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.63, 4,654.15 and 1,371.25 is: 2,056.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.63 : 4,654.15 = 1,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.63/4,654.15 = 1,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.63x = 4,654.15 × 1,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.63x = 6,382,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382,003.19/3,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.97

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