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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.22, 4,704.50 and 3,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.22, 4,704.50 and 3,056.11 is: 4,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.22 : 4,704.50 = 3,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.22/4,704.50 = 3,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.22x = 4,704.50 × 3,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.22x = 14,377,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,469.50/3,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.08

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