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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.78, 4,511.64 and 2,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.78, 4,511.64 and 2,281.81 is: 3,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.78 : 4,511.64 = 2,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.78/4,511.64 = 2,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.78x = 4,511.64 × 2,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.78x = 10,294,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,294,705.27/3,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.69

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