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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.62, 4,284.12 and 2,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.62, 4,284.12 and 2,358.34 is: 3,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.62 : 4,284.12 = 2,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.62/4,284.12 = 2,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.62x = 4,284.12 × 2,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.62x = 10,103,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,411.56/3,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.27

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