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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.42, 4,160.70 and 2,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.42, 4,160.70 and 2,267.19 is: 3,134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.42 : 4,160.70 = 2,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.42/4,160.70 = 2,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.42x = 4,160.70 × 2,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.42x = 9,433,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,097.43/3,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.52

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