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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.84, 4,660.60 and 2,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.84, 4,660.60 and 2,284.24 is: 3,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.84 : 4,660.60 = 2,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.84/4,660.60 = 2,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.84x = 4,660.60 × 2,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.84x = 10,645,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,645,928.94/3,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.30

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