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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.43, 4,313.39 and 2,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.43, 4,313.39 and 2,497.11 is: 3,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.43 : 4,313.39 = 2,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.43/4,313.39 = 2,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.43x = 4,313.39 × 2,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.43x = 10,770,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,770,996.82/3,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.56

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