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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.64, 4,629.96 and 2,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.64, 4,629.96 and 2,722.14 is: 4,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.64 : 4,629.96 = 2,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.64/4,629.96 = 2,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.64x = 4,629.96 × 2,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.64x = 12,603,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,399.31/3,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.21

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