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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.79, 4,660.22 and 2,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.79, 4,660.22 and 2,287.69 is: 3,432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.79 : 4,660.22 = 2,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.79/4,660.22 = 2,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.79x = 4,660.22 × 2,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.79x = 10,661,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,661,103.95/3,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.66

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