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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.92, 4,307.70 and 2,617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.92, 4,307.70 and 2,617.48 is: 3,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.92 : 4,307.70 = 2,617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.92/4,307.70 = 2,617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.92x = 4,307.70 × 2,617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.92x = 11,275,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275,318.60/3,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.51

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