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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.59, 4,295.57 and 2,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.59, 4,295.57 and 2,267.88 is: 3,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.59 : 4,295.57 = 2,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.59/4,295.57 = 2,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.59x = 4,295.57 × 2,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.59x = 9,741,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,741,837.29/3,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.84

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