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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.58, 4,309.59 and 2,190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.58, 4,309.59 and 2,190.46 is: 3,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.58 : 4,309.59 = 2,190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.58/4,309.59 = 2,190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.58x = 4,309.59 × 2,190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.58x = 9,439,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,984.51/3,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.17

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