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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.08, 4,220.28 and 2,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.08, 4,220.28 and 2,267.52 is: 3,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.08 : 4,220.28 = 2,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.08/4,220.28 = 2,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.08x = 4,220.28 × 2,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.08x = 9,569,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,569.31/3,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.27

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