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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.27, 4,163.71 and 2,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.27, 4,163.71 and 2,357.07 is: 3,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.27 : 4,163.71 = 2,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.27/4,163.71 = 2,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.27x = 4,163.71 × 2,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.27x = 9,814,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,155.93/3,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.35

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