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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.10, 4,945.65 and 2,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.10, 4,945.65 and 2,612.30 is: 3,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.10 : 4,945.65 = 2,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.10/4,945.65 = 2,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.10x = 4,945.65 × 2,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.10x = 12,919,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919,521.50/3,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.70

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