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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.18, 4,291.30 and 2,544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.18, 4,291.30 and 2,544.78 is: 3,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.18 : 4,291.30 = 2,544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.18/4,291.30 = 2,544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.18x = 4,291.30 × 2,544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.18x = 10,920,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920,414.41/3,105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.84

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