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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.34, 4,281.93 and 2,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.34, 4,281.93 and 2,264.24 is: 3,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.34 : 4,281.93 = 2,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.34/4,281.93 = 2,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.34x = 4,281.93 × 2,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.34x = 9,695,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,295.77/3,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.15

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