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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.36, 4,250.16 and 2,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.36, 4,250.16 and 2,285.52 is: 3,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.36 : 4,250.16 = 2,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.36/4,250.16 = 2,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.36x = 4,250.16 × 2,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.36x = 9,713,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,825.68/3,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.47

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