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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.64, 4,303.33 and 2,236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.64, 4,303.33 and 2,236.91 is: 3,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.64 : 4,303.33 = 2,236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.64/4,303.33 = 2,236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.64x = 4,303.33 × 2,236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.64x = 9,626,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,161.91/3,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.70

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