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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.28, 4,364.10 and 2,219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.28, 4,364.10 and 2,219.07 is: 3,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.28 : 4,364.10 = 2,219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.28/4,364.10 = 2,219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.28x = 4,364.10 × 2,219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.28x = 9,684,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,243.39/3,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.39

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