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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.27, 4,176.62 and 2,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.27, 4,176.62 and 2,312.20 is: 3,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.27 : 4,176.62 = 2,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.27/4,176.62 = 2,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.27x = 4,176.62 × 2,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.27x = 9,657,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,180.76/3,030.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.90

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