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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.86, 4,232.67 and 2,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.86, 4,232.67 and 2,283.14 is: 3,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.86 : 4,232.67 = 2,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.86/4,232.67 = 2,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.86x = 4,232.67 × 2,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.86x = 9,663,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663,778.18/3,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.03

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