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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.07, 4,313.82 and 2,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.07, 4,313.82 and 2,243.35 is: 3,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.07 : 4,313.82 = 2,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.07/4,313.82 = 2,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.07x = 4,313.82 × 2,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.07x = 9,677,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,408.10/3,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.71

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