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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.23, 4,274.01 and 3,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.23, 4,274.01 and 3,032.39 is: 4,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.23 : 4,274.01 = 3,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.23/4,274.01 = 3,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.23x = 4,274.01 × 3,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.23x = 12,960,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,443.81/3,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.40

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