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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.93, 4,960.73 and 3,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.93, 4,960.73 and 3,104.39 is: 4,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.93 : 4,960.73 = 3,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.93/4,960.73 = 3,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.93x = 4,960.73 × 3,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.93x = 15,400,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,000.28/3,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.49

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