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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.99, 4,624.83 and 2,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.99, 4,624.83 and 2,264.22 is: 3,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.99 : 4,624.83 = 2,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.99/4,624.83 = 2,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.99x = 4,624.83 × 2,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.99x = 10,471,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,471,632.58/3,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.08

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