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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.87, 4,353.84 and 2,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.87, 4,353.84 and 2,265.14 is: 3,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.87 : 4,353.84 = 2,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.87/4,353.84 = 2,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.87x = 4,353.84 × 2,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.87x = 9,862,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,035.37/3,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.94

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