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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.58, 4,286.58 and 2,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.58, 4,286.58 and 2,269.26 is: 3,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.58 : 4,286.58 = 2,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.58/4,286.58 = 2,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.58x = 4,286.58 × 2,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.58x = 9,727,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,364.53/3,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.21

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