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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.42, 4,225.77 and 2,351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.42, 4,225.77 and 2,351.15 is: 3,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.42 : 4,225.77 = 2,351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.42/4,225.77 = 2,351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.42x = 4,225.77 × 2,351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.42x = 9,935,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,402.10/3,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.41

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