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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.08, 3,135.80 and 2,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.08, 3,135.80 and 2,265.21 is: 3,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.08 : 3,135.80 = 2,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.08/3,135.80 = 2,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.08x = 3,135.80 × 2,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.08x = 7,103,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,251.18/2,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.82

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