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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.28, 4,498.32 and 2,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.28, 4,498.32 and 2,122.46 is: 3,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.28 : 4,498.32 = 2,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.28/4,498.32 = 2,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.28x = 4,498.32 × 2,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.28x = 9,547,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,504.27/3,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.14

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