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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.56, 4,263.44 and 2,868.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.56, 4,263.44 and 2,868.21 is: 3,956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.56 : 4,263.44 = 2,868.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.56/4,263.44 = 2,868.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.56x = 4,263.44 × 2,868.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.56x = 12,228,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228,426.90/3,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.71

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