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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.26, 4,251.33 and 2,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.26, 4,251.33 and 2,293.94 is: 3,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.26 : 4,251.33 = 2,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.26/4,251.33 = 2,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.26x = 4,251.33 × 2,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.26x = 9,752,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,274.68/3,081.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.03

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