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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.72, 4,338.70 and 2,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.72, 4,338.70 and 2,307.11 is: 3,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.72 : 4,338.70 = 2,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.72/4,338.70 = 2,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.72x = 4,338.70 × 2,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.72x = 10,009,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,009,830.70/3,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.04

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