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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.24, 4,674.78 and 2,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.24, 4,674.78 and 2,022.76 is: 3,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.24 : 4,674.78 = 2,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.24/4,674.78 = 2,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.24x = 4,674.78 × 2,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.24x = 9,455,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455,957.99/3,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.39

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