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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.29, 4,225.76 and 2,302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.29, 4,225.76 and 2,302.75 is: 3,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.29 : 4,225.76 = 2,302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.29/4,225.76 = 2,302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.29x = 4,225.76 × 2,302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.29x = 9,730,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730,884.20/3,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.73

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