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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.72, 4,256.24 and 2,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.72, 4,256.24 and 2,244.96 is: 3,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.72 : 4,256.24 = 2,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.72/4,256.24 = 2,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.72x = 4,256.24 × 2,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.72x = 9,555,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555,088.55/3,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.56

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