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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.62, 4,624.95 and 2,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.62, 4,624.95 and 2,254.13 is: 3,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.62 : 4,624.95 = 2,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.62/4,624.95 = 2,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.62x = 4,624.95 × 2,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.62x = 10,425,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,238.54/3,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.46

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