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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.62, 4,664.52 and 2,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.62, 4,664.52 and 2,073.06 is: 3,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.62 : 4,664.52 = 2,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.62/4,664.52 = 2,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.62x = 4,664.52 × 2,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.62x = 9,669,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,829.83/3,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.65

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