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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.30, 4,713.29 and 2,101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.30, 4,713.29 and 2,101.71 is: 3,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.30 : 4,713.29 = 2,101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.30/4,713.29 = 2,101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.30x = 4,713.29 × 2,101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.30x = 9,905,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905,983.77/3,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.46

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