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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.11, 4,361.69 and 2,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.11, 4,361.69 and 2,279.24 is: 3,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.11 : 4,361.69 = 2,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.11/4,361.69 = 2,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.11x = 4,361.69 × 2,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.11x = 9,941,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,326.92/3,165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.91

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