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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.87, 4,334.52 and 2,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.87, 4,334.52 and 2,251.14 is: 3,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.87 : 4,334.52 = 2,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.87/4,334.52 = 2,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.87x = 4,334.52 × 2,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.87x = 9,757,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,611.35/3,136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.62

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