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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.98, 4,669.68 and 2,877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.98, 4,669.68 and 2,877.81 is: 4,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.98 : 4,669.68 = 2,877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.98/4,669.68 = 2,877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.98x = 4,669.68 × 2,877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.98x = 13,438,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,451.80/3,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.25

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