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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.38, 4,281.46 and 2,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.38, 4,281.46 and 2,265.77 is: 3,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.38 : 4,281.46 = 2,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.38/4,281.46 = 2,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.38x = 4,281.46 × 2,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.38x = 9,700,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,808.66/3,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.86

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