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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.32, 4,274.42 and 2,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.32, 4,274.42 and 2,215.24 is: 3,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.32 : 4,274.42 = 2,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.32/4,274.42 = 2,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.32x = 4,274.42 × 2,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.32x = 9,468,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,866.16/3,097.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.12

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