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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.09, 4,307.34 and 2,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.09, 4,307.34 and 2,284.12 is: 3,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.09 : 4,307.34 = 2,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.09/4,307.34 = 2,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.09x = 4,307.34 × 2,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.09x = 9,838,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,481.44/3,124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.23

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