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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.68, 4,293 and 2,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.68, 4,293 and 2,272.32 is: 3,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.68 : 4,293 = 2,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.68/4,293 = 2,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.68x = 4,293 × 2,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.68x = 9,755,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,069.76/3,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.00

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