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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.14, 4,157.93 and 2,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.14, 4,157.93 and 2,263.80 is: 3,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.14 : 4,157.93 = 2,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.14/4,157.93 = 2,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.14x = 4,157.93 × 2,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.14x = 9,412,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,710.62/3,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.97

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