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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.75, 4,172.87 and 2,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.75, 4,172.87 and 2,348.96 is: 3,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.75 : 4,172.87 = 2,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.75/4,172.87 = 2,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.75x = 4,172.87 × 2,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.75x = 9,801,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,892.97/3,022.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.71

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