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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.28, 4,682.48 and 2,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.28, 4,682.48 and 2,573.10 is: 3,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.28 : 4,682.48 = 2,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.28/4,682.48 = 2,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.28x = 4,682.48 × 2,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.28x = 12,048,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,489.29/3,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.88

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