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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.03, 4,310.13 and 2,128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.03, 4,310.13 and 2,128.77 is: 2,938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.03 : 4,310.13 = 2,128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.03/4,310.13 = 2,128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.03x = 4,310.13 × 2,128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.03x = 9,175,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,275.44/3,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.88

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