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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,118.76, 4,302.24 and 2,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,118.76, 4,302.24 and 2,278.16 is: 3,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,118.76 : 4,302.24 = 2,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,118.76/4,302.24 = 2,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,118.76x = 4,302.24 × 2,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,118.76x = 9,801,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,191.08/3,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.66

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