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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.58, 4,644.49 and 3,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.58, 4,644.49 and 3,026.62 is: 4,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.58 : 4,644.49 = 3,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.58/4,644.49 = 3,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.58x = 4,644.49 × 3,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.58x = 14,057,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,107.20/3,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.43

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