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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.13, 4,295.70 and 2,231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.13, 4,295.70 and 2,231.39 is: 3,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.13 : 4,295.70 = 2,231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.13/4,295.70 = 2,231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.13x = 4,295.70 × 2,231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.13x = 9,585,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,392.76/3,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.07

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