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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.48, 4,671.93 and 2,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.48, 4,671.93 and 2,879.31 is: 4,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.48 : 4,671.93 = 2,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.48/4,671.93 = 2,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.48x = 4,671.93 × 2,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.48x = 13,451,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451,934.77/3,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.50

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