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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.36, 4,314.40 and 2,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.36, 4,314.40 and 2,184.28 is: 3,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.36 : 4,314.40 = 2,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.36/4,314.40 = 2,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.36x = 4,314.40 × 2,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.36x = 9,423,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,857.63/3,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.29

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