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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.48, 4,267.82 and 2,912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.48, 4,267.82 and 2,912.22 is: 4,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.48 : 4,267.82 = 2,912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.48/4,267.82 = 2,912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.48x = 4,267.82 × 2,912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.48x = 12,428,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,830.76/3,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.33

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