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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.98, 4,621.94 and 2,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.98, 4,621.94 and 2,266.06 is: 3,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.98 : 4,621.94 = 2,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.98/4,621.94 = 2,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.98x = 4,621.94 × 2,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.98x = 10,473,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,558.92/3,087.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.72

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