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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.98, 4,647.48 and 3,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.98, 4,647.48 and 3,086.46 is: 4,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.98 : 4,647.48 = 3,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.98/4,647.48 = 3,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.98x = 4,647.48 × 3,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.98x = 14,344,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,344,261.12/3,120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.08

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