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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.31, 4,654.98 and 2,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.31, 4,654.98 and 2,947.59 is: 4,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.31 : 4,654.98 = 2,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.31/4,654.98 = 2,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.31x = 4,654.98 × 2,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.31x = 13,720,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720,972.50/3,103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.40

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