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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.64, 4,305.24 and 2,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.64, 4,305.24 and 2,562.84 is: 3,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.64 : 4,305.24 = 2,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.64/4,305.24 = 2,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.64x = 4,305.24 × 2,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.64x = 11,033,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033,641.28/3,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.43

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