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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.86, 4,229.91 and 2,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.86, 4,229.91 and 2,281.14 is: 3,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.86 : 4,229.91 = 2,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.86/4,229.91 = 2,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.86x = 4,229.91 × 2,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.86x = 9,649,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,016.90/3,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.27

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