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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.03, 4,307.45 and 2,285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.03, 4,307.45 and 2,285.87 is: 3,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.03 : 4,307.45 = 2,285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.03/4,307.45 = 2,285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.03x = 4,307.45 × 2,285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.03x = 9,846,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,237.76/3,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.77

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