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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.62, 4,655.49 and 2,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.62, 4,655.49 and 2,484.45 is: 3,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.62 : 4,655.49 = 2,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.62/4,655.49 = 2,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.62x = 4,655.49 × 2,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.62x = 11,566,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566,332.13/3,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.72

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