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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.74, 4,681.20 and 2,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.74, 4,681.20 and 2,023.84 is: 3,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.74 : 4,681.20 = 2,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.74/4,681.20 = 2,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.74x = 4,681.20 × 2,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.74x = 9,473,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,999.81/3,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.87

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