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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.68, 4,668.78 and 3,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.68, 4,668.78 and 3,062.54 is: 4,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.68 : 4,668.78 = 3,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.68/4,668.78 = 3,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.68x = 4,668.78 × 3,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.68x = 14,298,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,325.50/3,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.05

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