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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.72, 4,670.93 and 2,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.72, 4,670.93 and 2,242.04 is: 3,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.72 : 4,670.93 = 2,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.72/4,670.93 = 2,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.72x = 4,670.93 × 2,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.72x = 10,472,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,411.90/3,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.32

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