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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.38, 4,103.25 and 2,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.38, 4,103.25 and 2,122.30 is: 2,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.38 : 4,103.25 = 2,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.38/4,103.25 = 2,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.38x = 4,103.25 × 2,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.38x = 8,708,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708,327.48/2,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.75

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