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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.23, 4,622.31 and 2,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.23, 4,622.31 and 2,266.31 is: 3,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.23 : 4,622.31 = 2,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.23/4,622.31 = 2,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.23x = 4,622.31 × 2,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.23x = 10,475,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,564.26/3,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.09

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