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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.98, 4,310.62 and 3,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.98, 4,310.62 and 3,061.94 is: 4,216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.98 : 4,310.62 = 3,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.98/4,310.62 = 3,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.98x = 4,310.62 × 3,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.98x = 13,198,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,830.59/3,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.91

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