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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.07, 4,225.47 and 2,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.07, 4,225.47 and 2,264.02 is: 3,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.07 : 4,225.47 = 2,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.07/4,225.47 = 2,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.07x = 4,225.47 × 2,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.07x = 9,566,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,529.54/3,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.27

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