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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.30, 4,984.74 and 3,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.30, 4,984.74 and 3,154.74 is: 4,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.30 : 4,984.74 = 3,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.30/4,984.74 = 3,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.30x = 4,984.74 × 3,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.30x = 15,725,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,558.67/3,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.52

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