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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348.16 and 2,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.72, 4,348.16 and 2,268.80 is: 3,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.72 : 4,348.16 = 2,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.72/4,348.16 = 2,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.72x = 4,348.16 × 2,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.72x = 9,865,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865,105.41/3,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.06

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