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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.41, 4,286.59 and 2,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.41, 4,286.59 and 2,223.67 is: 3,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.41 : 4,286.59 = 2,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.41/4,286.59 = 2,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.41x = 4,286.59 × 2,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.41x = 9,531,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,961.59/3,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.52

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