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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.91, 4,980.38 and 3,116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.91, 4,980.38 and 3,116.91 is: 4,284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.91 : 4,980.38 = 3,116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.91/4,980.38 = 3,116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.91x = 4,980.38 × 3,116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.91x = 15,523,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,396.23/3,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.79

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