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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.58, 4,299.98 and 2,790.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.58, 4,299.98 and 2,790.89 is: 3,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.58 : 4,299.98 = 2,790.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.58/4,299.98 = 2,790.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.58x = 4,299.98 × 2,790.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.58x = 12,000,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000,735.73/3,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.21

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