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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.92, 4,265.07 and 2,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.92, 4,265.07 and 2,247.29 is: 3,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.92 : 4,265.07 = 2,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.92/4,265.07 = 2,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.92x = 4,265.07 × 2,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.92x = 9,584,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,849.16/3,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.98

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