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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.27, 4,216.56 and 2,302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.27, 4,216.56 and 2,302.29 is: 3,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.27 : 4,216.56 = 2,302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.27/4,216.56 = 2,302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.27x = 4,216.56 × 2,302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.27x = 9,707,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,743.92/3,054.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.42

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