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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.26, 4,295.87 and 2,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.26, 4,295.87 and 2,231.52 is: 3,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.26 : 4,295.87 = 2,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.26/4,295.87 = 2,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.26x = 4,295.87 × 2,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.26x = 9,586,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586,319.82/3,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.24

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