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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.70, 4,984.99 and 3,056.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.70, 4,984.99 and 3,056.33 is: 4,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.70 : 4,984.99 = 3,056.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.70/4,984.99 = 3,056.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.70x = 4,984.99 × 3,056.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.70x = 15,235,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,796.50/3,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.95

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