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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.12, 4,951.68 and 3,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.12, 4,951.68 and 3,082.42 is: 4,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.12 : 4,951.68 = 3,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.12/4,951.68 = 3,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.12x = 4,951.68 × 3,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.12x = 15,263,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,145.09/3,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.63

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