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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.50, 4,710.87 and 2,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.50, 4,710.87 and 2,294.25 is: 3,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.50 : 4,710.87 = 2,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.50/4,710.87 = 2,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.50x = 4,710.87 × 2,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.50x = 10,807,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,913.50/3,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.15

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