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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.82, 4,331.90 and 2,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.82, 4,331.90 and 2,301.21 is: 3,173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.82 : 4,331.90 = 2,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.82/4,331.90 = 2,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.82x = 4,331.90 × 2,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.82x = 9,968,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968,617.35/3,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.89

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