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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.76, 4,293.06 and 2,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.76, 4,293.06 and 2,272.52 is: 3,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.76 : 4,293.06 = 2,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.76/4,293.06 = 2,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.76x = 4,293.06 × 2,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.76x = 9,756,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756,064.71/3,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.22

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