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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.20, 4,663.44 and 2,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.20, 4,663.44 and 2,622.96 is: 3,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.20 : 4,663.44 = 2,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.20/4,663.44 = 2,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.20x = 4,663.44 × 2,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.20x = 12,232,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,232,016.58/3,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.34

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