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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.86, 4,627.56 and 2,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.86, 4,627.56 and 2,112.24 is: 3,167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.86 : 4,627.56 = 2,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.86/4,627.56 = 2,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.86x = 4,627.56 × 2,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.86x = 9,774,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774,517.33/3,085.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.52

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