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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.30, 4,257.77 and 2,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.30, 4,257.77 and 2,189.26 is: 3,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.30 : 4,257.77 = 2,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.30/4,257.77 = 2,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.30x = 4,257.77 × 2,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.30x = 9,321,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321,365.55/3,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.26

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