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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.93, 4,354.49 and 2,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.93, 4,354.49 and 2,107.25 is: 2,907.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.93 : 4,354.49 = 2,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.93/4,354.49 = 2,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.93x = 4,354.49 × 2,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.93x = 9,175,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,988.52/3,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.54

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