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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.90, 4,310.57 and 2,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.90, 4,310.57 and 2,228.84 is: 3,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.90 : 4,310.57 = 2,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.90/4,310.57 = 2,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.90x = 4,310.57 × 2,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.90x = 9,607,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,607,554.86/3,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.52

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