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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.84, 4,284.86 and 2,260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.84, 4,284.86 and 2,260.10 is: 3,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.84 : 4,284.86 = 2,260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.84/4,284.86 = 2,260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.84x = 4,284.86 × 2,260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.84x = 9,684,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,211.50/3,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.10

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