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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.40, 4,277.55 and 2,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.40, 4,277.55 and 2,315.08 is: 3,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.40 : 4,277.55 = 2,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.40/4,277.55 = 2,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.40x = 4,277.55 × 2,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.40x = 9,902,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,870.45/3,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.00

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