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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.06, 4,255.05 and 2,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.06, 4,255.05 and 2,189.67 is: 3,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.06 : 4,255.05 = 2,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.06/4,255.05 = 2,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.06x = 4,255.05 × 2,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.06x = 9,317,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,155.33/3,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.13

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