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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.26, 4,225.97 and 2,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.26, 4,225.97 and 2,397.44 is: 3,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.26 : 4,225.97 = 2,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.26/4,225.97 = 2,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.26x = 4,225.97 × 2,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.26x = 10,131,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,488.39/3,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.43

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