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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.08, 4,340.22 and 2,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.08, 4,340.22 and 2,086.04 is: 2,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.08 : 4,340.22 = 2,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.08/4,340.22 = 2,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.08x = 4,340.22 × 2,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.08x = 9,053,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,872.53/3,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.17

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