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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.36, 4,651.06 and 3,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.36, 4,651.06 and 3,027.82 is: 4,536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.36 : 4,651.06 = 3,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.36/4,651.06 = 3,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.36x = 4,651.06 × 3,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.36x = 14,082,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,572.49/3,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.39

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