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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.49, 4,673.08 and 2,022.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.49, 4,673.08 and 2,022.55 is: 3,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.49 : 4,673.08 = 2,022.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.49/4,673.08 = 2,022.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.49x = 4,673.08 × 2,022.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.49x = 9,451,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,537.95/3,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.78

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