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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.79, 4,286.99 and 2,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.79, 4,286.99 and 2,225.06 is: 3,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.79 : 4,286.99 = 2,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.79/4,286.99 = 2,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.79x = 4,286.99 × 2,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.79x = 9,538,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,809.97/3,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.36

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