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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.09, 4,253.52 and 2,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.09, 4,253.52 and 2,245.12 is: 3,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.09 : 4,253.52 = 2,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.09/4,253.52 = 2,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.09x = 4,253.52 × 2,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.09x = 9,549,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,662.82/3,085.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.42

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