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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.93, 4,716.65 and 2,561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.93, 4,716.65 and 2,561.14 is: 3,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.93 : 4,716.65 = 2,561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.93/4,716.65 = 2,561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.93x = 4,716.65 × 2,561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.93x = 12,079,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079,988.18/3,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.22

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