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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.96, 4,307.64 and 2,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.96, 4,307.64 and 2,189.84 is: 3,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.96 : 4,307.64 = 2,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.96/4,307.64 = 2,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.96x = 4,307.64 × 2,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.96x = 9,433,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,042.38/3,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.55

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