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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.29, 4,159.64 and 2,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.29, 4,159.64 and 2,267.43 is: 3,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.29 : 4,159.64 = 2,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.29/4,159.64 = 2,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.29x = 4,159.64 × 2,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.29x = 9,431,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,692.53/3,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.03

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