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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.20 and 2,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.20 and 2,244.35 is: 3,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.07 : 4,315.20 = 2,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.07/4,315.20 = 2,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.07x = 4,315.20 × 2,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.07x = 9,684,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,819.12/3,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.09

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