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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.89, 4,656.62 and 2,374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.89, 4,656.62 and 2,374.25 is: 3,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.89 : 4,656.62 = 2,374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.89/4,656.62 = 2,374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.89x = 4,656.62 × 2,374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.89x = 11,055,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,055,962.69/3,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.53

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