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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.40, 4,297.68 and 2,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.40, 4,297.68 and 2,189.28 is: 3,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.40 : 4,297.68 = 2,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.40/4,297.68 = 2,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.40x = 4,297.68 × 2,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.40x = 9,408,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,824.87/3,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.33

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