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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.48, 4,309.92 and 2,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.48, 4,309.92 and 2,061.02 is: 2,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.48 : 4,309.92 = 2,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.48/4,309.92 = 2,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.48x = 4,309.92 × 2,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.48x = 8,882,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,809.77/3,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.80

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