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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.68, 4,175.46 and 2,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.68, 4,175.46 and 2,278.89 is: 3,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.68 : 4,175.46 = 2,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.68/4,175.46 = 2,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.68x = 4,175.46 × 2,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.68x = 9,515,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,414.04/3,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.93

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