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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.72, 4,284.52 and 2,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.72, 4,284.52 and 2,315.40 is: 3,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.72 : 4,284.52 = 2,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.72/4,284.52 = 2,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.72x = 4,284.52 × 2,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.72x = 9,920,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,377.61/3,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.32

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