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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.95, 4,309.77 and 2,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.95, 4,309.77 and 2,061.64 is: 2,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.95 : 4,309.77 = 2,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.95/4,309.77 = 2,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.95x = 4,309.77 × 2,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.95x = 8,885,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,194.22/3,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.13

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