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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.81, 4,307.25 and 3,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.81, 4,307.25 and 3,049.49 is: 4,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.81 : 4,307.25 = 3,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.81/4,307.25 = 3,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.81x = 4,307.25 × 3,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.81x = 13,134,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134,894.27/3,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.42

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