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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.68, 4,286.46 and 2,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.68, 4,286.46 and 2,974.84 is: 4,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.68 : 4,286.46 = 2,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.68/4,286.46 = 2,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.68x = 4,286.46 × 2,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.68x = 12,751,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751,532.67/3,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.23

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