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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.72, 4,014.14 and 2,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.72, 4,014.14 and 2,243.08 is: 3,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.72 : 4,014.14 = 2,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.72/4,014.14 = 2,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.72x = 4,014.14 × 2,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.72x = 9,004,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,037.15/2,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.60

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