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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.58, 4,267.71 and 2,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.58, 4,267.71 and 2,302.26 is: 3,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.58 : 4,267.71 = 2,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.58/4,267.71 = 2,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.58x = 4,267.71 × 2,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.58x = 9,825,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,378.02/3,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.17

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