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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.68, 4,171.88 and 1,972.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.68, 4,171.88 and 1,972.92 is: 2,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.68 : 4,171.88 = 1,972.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.68/4,171.88 = 1,972.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.68x = 4,171.88 × 1,972.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.68x = 8,230,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,775.63/3,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.01

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