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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.68, 4,901.04 and 3,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.68, 4,901.04 and 3,151.44 is: 4,720.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.68 : 4,901.04 = 3,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.68/4,901.04 = 3,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.68x = 4,901.04 × 3,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.68x = 15,445,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,445,333.50/3,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.92

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