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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106, 4,655.58 and 2,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106, 4,655.58 and 2,741.68 is: 4,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106 : 4,655.58 = 2,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106/4,655.58 = 2,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106x = 4,655.58 × 2,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106x = 12,764,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764,110.57/3,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.50

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