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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.13, 4,917.31 and 3,125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.13, 4,917.31 and 3,125.83 is: 4,656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.13 : 4,917.31 = 3,125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.13/4,917.31 = 3,125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.13x = 4,917.31 × 3,125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.13x = 15,370,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,673.45/3,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.18

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