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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.56, 4,292.45 and 2,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.56, 4,292.45 and 2,271.94 is: 3,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.56 : 4,292.45 = 2,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.56/4,292.45 = 2,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.56x = 4,292.45 × 2,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.56x = 9,752,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,188.85/3,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.17

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