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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.88, 4,310.43 and 1,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.88, 4,310.43 and 1,943.25 is: 2,682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.88 : 4,310.43 = 1,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.88/4,310.43 = 1,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.88x = 4,310.43 × 1,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.88x = 8,376,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,243.10/3,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.22

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