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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.06, 4,303.31 and 2,213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.06, 4,303.31 and 2,213.87 is: 3,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.06 : 4,303.31 = 2,213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.06/4,303.31 = 2,213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.06x = 4,303.31 × 2,213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.06x = 9,526,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,957.84/3,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.50

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