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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.82, 4,270.96 and 2,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.82, 4,270.96 and 2,212.73 is: 3,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.82 : 4,270.96 = 2,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.82/4,270.96 = 2,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.82x = 4,270.96 × 2,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.82x = 9,450,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,481.32/3,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.64

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