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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.20, 4,388.76 and 2,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.20, 4,388.76 and 2,295.06 is: 3,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.20 : 4,388.76 = 2,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.20/4,388.76 = 2,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.20x = 4,388.76 × 2,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.20x = 10,072,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,467.53/3,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.25

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