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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.28, 4,020.36 and 2,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.28, 4,020.36 and 2,251.08 is: 3,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.28 : 4,020.36 = 2,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.28/4,020.36 = 2,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.28x = 4,020.36 × 2,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.28x = 9,050,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050,151.99/2,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.39

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