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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.69, 4,287.56 and 2,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.69, 4,287.56 and 2,111.23 is: 2,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.69 : 4,287.56 = 2,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.69/4,287.56 = 2,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.69x = 4,287.56 × 2,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.69x = 9,052,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,025.30/3,107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.78

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