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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.60, 4,662.90 and 2,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.60, 4,662.90 and 2,964.60 is: 4,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.60 : 4,662.90 = 2,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.60/4,662.90 = 2,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.60x = 4,662.90 × 2,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.60x = 13,823,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823,633.34/3,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.90

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