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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105, 4,284.90 and 2,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105, 4,284.90 and 2,278.44 is: 3,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105 : 4,284.90 = 2,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105/4,284.90 = 2,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105x = 4,284.90 × 2,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105x = 9,762,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,887.56/3,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.25

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