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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.62, 4,282.96 and 2,310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.62, 4,282.96 and 2,310.49 is: 3,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.62 : 4,282.96 = 2,310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.62/4,282.96 = 2,310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.62x = 4,282.96 × 2,310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.62x = 9,895,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,719.77/3,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.45

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