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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.28, 4,252.94 and 2,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.28, 4,252.94 and 2,243.72 is: 3,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.28 : 4,252.94 = 2,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.28/4,252.94 = 2,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.28x = 4,252.94 × 2,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.28x = 9,542,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542,406.54/3,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.91

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