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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.26, 4,285.20 and 2,397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.26, 4,285.20 and 2,397.33 is: 3,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.26 : 4,285.20 = 2,397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.26/4,285.20 = 2,397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.26x = 4,285.20 × 2,397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.26x = 10,273,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273,026.53/3,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.14

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