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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.52, 4,651.56 and 2,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.52, 4,651.56 and 2,370.87 is: 3,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.52 : 4,651.56 = 2,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.52/4,651.56 = 2,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.52x = 4,651.56 × 2,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.52x = 11,028,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,028,244.06/3,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.47

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