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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.68, 4,307.52 and 2,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.68, 4,307.52 and 2,239.96 is: 3,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.68 : 4,307.52 = 2,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.68/4,307.52 = 2,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.68x = 4,307.52 × 2,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.68x = 9,648,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,672.50/3,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.90

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