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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.91, 4,701.61 and 3,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.91, 4,701.61 and 3,059.90 is: 4,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.91 : 4,701.61 = 3,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.91/4,701.61 = 3,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.91x = 4,701.61 × 3,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.91x = 14,386,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,456.44/3,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.02

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