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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.06, 4,997.62 and 3,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.06, 4,997.62 and 3,101 is: 4,628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.06 : 4,997.62 = 3,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.06/4,997.62 = 3,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.06x = 4,997.62 × 3,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.06x = 15,497,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,619.62/3,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.84

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