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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.25, 4,009.29 and 2,243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.25, 4,009.29 and 2,243.05 is: 3,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.25 : 4,009.29 = 2,243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.25/4,009.29 = 2,243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.25x = 4,009.29 × 2,243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.25x = 8,993,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993,037.93/2,907.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.31

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