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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.42, 4,304.66 and 2,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.42, 4,304.66 and 2,279.72 is: 3,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.42 : 4,304.66 = 2,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.42/4,304.66 = 2,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.42x = 4,304.66 × 2,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.42x = 9,813,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,419.50/3,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.90

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