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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.53, 4,691.78 and 3,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.53, 4,691.78 and 3,088.92 is: 4,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.53 : 4,691.78 = 3,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.53/4,691.78 = 3,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.53x = 4,691.78 × 3,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.53x = 14,492,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,517.63/3,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.19

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