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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.97, 4,225.87 and 2,341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.97, 4,225.87 and 2,341.79 is: 3,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.97 : 4,225.87 = 2,341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.97/4,225.87 = 2,341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.97x = 4,225.87 × 2,341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.97x = 9,896,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,896,107.17/3,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.00

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