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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.47, 4,396.28 and 2,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.47, 4,396.28 and 2,306.19 is: 3,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.47 : 4,396.28 = 2,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.47/4,396.28 = 2,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.47x = 4,396.28 × 2,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.47x = 10,138,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,645.44/3,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.78

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