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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.63, 4,540.89 and 2,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.63, 4,540.89 and 2,147.26 is: 3,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.63 : 4,540.89 = 2,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.63/4,540.89 = 2,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.63x = 4,540.89 × 2,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.63x = 9,750,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750,438.02/3,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.82

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