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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.64, 4,614.47 and 2,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.64, 4,614.47 and 2,256.43 is: 3,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.64 : 4,614.47 = 2,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.64/4,614.47 = 2,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.64x = 4,614.47 × 2,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.64x = 10,412,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,412,228.54/3,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.23

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