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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.56, 4,241.52 and 2,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.56, 4,241.52 and 2,012.22 is: 2,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.56 : 4,241.52 = 2,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.56/4,241.52 = 2,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.56x = 4,241.52 × 2,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.56x = 8,534,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534,871.37/3,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.16

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