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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.44, 4,281.93 and 2,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.44, 4,281.93 and 2,163.60 is: 2,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.44 : 4,281.93 = 2,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.44/4,281.93 = 2,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.44x = 4,281.93 × 2,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.44x = 9,264,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264,383.75/3,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.32

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