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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.66, 4,663.31 and 2,867.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.66, 4,663.31 and 2,867.09 is: 4,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.66 : 4,663.31 = 2,867.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.66/4,663.31 = 2,867.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.66x = 4,663.31 × 2,867.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.66x = 13,370,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370,091.82/3,107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.31

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