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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.44, 4,254.86 and 2,200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.44, 4,254.86 and 2,200.71 is: 3,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.44 : 4,254.86 = 2,200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.44/4,254.86 = 2,200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.44x = 4,254.86 × 2,200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.44x = 9,363,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,691.68/3,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.82

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