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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.02, 4,545.81 and 3,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.02, 4,545.81 and 3,089.97 is: 4,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.02 : 4,545.81 = 3,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.02/4,545.81 = 3,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.02x = 4,545.81 × 3,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.02x = 14,046,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,387.89/3,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.17

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