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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.44, 4,303.76 and 2,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.44, 4,303.76 and 2,277.28 is: 3,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.44 : 4,303.76 = 2,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.44/4,303.76 = 2,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.44x = 4,303.76 × 2,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.44x = 9,800,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,866.57/3,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.88

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