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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.77, 4,289.37 and 2,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.77, 4,289.37 and 2,269.92 is: 3,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.77 : 4,289.37 = 2,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.77/4,289.37 = 2,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.77x = 4,289.37 × 2,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.77x = 9,736,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,526.75/3,108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.96

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