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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.42, 4,683.65 and 2,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.42, 4,683.65 and 2,145.56 is: 3,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.42 : 4,683.65 = 2,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.42/4,683.65 = 2,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.42x = 4,683.65 × 2,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.42x = 10,049,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,049,017.95/3,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.35

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