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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.28, 4,251.56 and 2,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.28, 4,251.56 and 2,242.72 is: 3,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.28 : 4,251.56 = 2,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.28/4,251.56 = 2,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.28x = 4,251.56 × 2,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.28x = 9,535,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,058.64/3,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.53

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