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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.68, 4,228.50 and 2,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.68, 4,228.50 and 2,317.24 is: 3,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.68 : 4,228.50 = 2,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.68/4,228.50 = 2,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.68x = 4,228.50 × 2,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.68x = 9,798,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,449.34/3,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.17

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