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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.67, 4,303.33 and 2,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.67, 4,303.33 and 2,275.02 is: 3,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.67 : 4,303.33 = 2,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.67/4,303.33 = 2,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.67x = 4,303.33 × 2,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.67x = 9,790,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,156.13/3,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.24

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