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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.64, 4,147.37 and 2,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.64, 4,147.37 and 2,122.38 is: 2,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.64 : 4,147.37 = 2,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.64/4,147.37 = 2,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.64x = 4,147.37 × 2,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.64x = 8,802,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,295.14/3,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.52

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