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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.56, 4,685.38 and 3,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.56, 4,685.38 and 3,111.76 is: 4,633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.56 : 4,685.38 = 3,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.56/4,685.38 = 3,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.56x = 4,685.38 × 3,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.56x = 14,579,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,778.07/3,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.56

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