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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.08, 4,211.04 and 2,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.08, 4,211.04 and 2,263.20 is: 3,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.08 : 4,211.04 = 2,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.08/4,211.04 = 2,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.08x = 4,211.04 × 2,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.08x = 9,530,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,425.73/3,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.65

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