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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.62, 4,650.56 and 2,639.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.62, 4,650.56 and 2,639.49 is: 3,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.62 : 4,650.56 = 2,639.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.62/4,650.56 = 2,639.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.62x = 4,650.56 × 2,639.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.62x = 12,275,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275,100.72/3,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.10

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