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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.77, 4,222.16 and 2,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.77, 4,222.16 and 2,357.11 is: 3,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.77 : 4,222.16 = 2,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.77/4,222.16 = 2,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.77x = 4,222.16 × 2,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.77x = 9,952,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,095.56/3,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.76

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