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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.23, 4,261.46 and 2,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.23, 4,261.46 and 2,341.87 is: 3,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.23 : 4,261.46 = 2,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.23/4,261.46 = 2,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.23x = 4,261.46 × 2,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.23x = 9,979,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,791.18/3,089.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.51

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