Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.20, 4,224 and 3,123.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,123.20, 4,224 and 3,123.20 is: 4,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,123.20 : 4,224 = 3,123.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,123.20/4,224 = 3,123.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,123.20x = 4,224 × 3,123.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,123.20x = 13,192,396.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,192,396.80/3,123.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,224
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