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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.63, 4,295.79 and 2,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.63, 4,295.79 and 2,205.72 is: 3,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.63 : 4,295.79 = 2,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.63/4,295.79 = 2,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.63x = 4,295.79 × 2,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.63x = 9,475,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,309.92/3,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.19

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