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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.67, 4,286.84 and 2,045.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.67, 4,286.84 and 2,045.49 is: 2,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.67 : 4,286.84 = 2,045.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.67/4,286.84 = 2,045.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.67x = 4,286.84 × 2,045.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.67x = 8,768,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,678.12/3,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.62

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