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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.82, 4,308.72 and 1,864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.82, 4,308.72 and 1,864.33 is: 2,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.82 : 4,308.72 = 1,864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.82/4,308.72 = 1,864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.82x = 4,308.72 × 1,864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.82x = 8,032,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,875.96/3,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.31

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