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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.34, 4,289.46 and 2,221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.34, 4,289.46 and 2,221.59 is: 3,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.34 : 4,289.46 = 2,221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.34/4,289.46 = 2,221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.34x = 4,289.46 × 2,221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.34x = 9,529,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529,421.44/3,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.75

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