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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.22, 4,266.99 and 2,680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.22, 4,266.99 and 2,680.22 is: 3,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.22 : 4,266.99 = 2,680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.22/4,266.99 = 2,680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.22x = 4,266.99 × 2,680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.22x = 11,436,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436,450.60/3,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.73

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