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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.98, 4,311.99 and 3,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.98, 4,311.99 and 3,062.94 is: 4,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.98 : 4,311.99 = 3,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.98/4,311.99 = 3,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.98x = 4,311.99 × 3,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.98x = 13,207,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,207,366.65/3,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.29

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