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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.68, 4,666.62 and 2,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.68, 4,666.62 and 2,951.08 is: 4,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.68 : 4,666.62 = 2,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.68/4,666.62 = 2,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.68x = 4,666.62 × 2,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.68x = 13,771,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771,568.95/3,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.75

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