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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.76, 4,287.96 and 2,212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.76, 4,287.96 and 2,212.28 is: 3,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.76 : 4,287.96 = 2,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.76/4,287.96 = 2,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.76x = 4,287.96 × 2,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.76x = 9,486,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,168.15/3,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.43

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