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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.50, 4,171.68 and 2,922.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.50, 4,171.68 and 2,922.89 is: 4,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.50 : 4,171.68 = 2,922.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.50/4,171.68 = 2,922.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.50x = 4,171.68 × 2,922.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.50x = 12,193,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,361.76/3,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.53

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