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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.91, 4,247.85 and 2,335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.91, 4,247.85 and 2,335.63 is: 3,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.91 : 4,247.85 = 2,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.91/4,247.85 = 2,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.91x = 4,247.85 × 2,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.91x = 9,921,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,404.03/3,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.24

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