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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.54, 4,307.19 and 1,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.54, 4,307.19 and 1,862.72 is: 2,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.54 : 4,307.19 = 1,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.54/4,307.19 = 1,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.54x = 4,307.19 × 1,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.54x = 8,023,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,088.96/3,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.41

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