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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.80, 4,722.90 and 2,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.80, 4,722.90 and 2,662.20 is: 3,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.80 : 4,722.90 = 2,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.80/4,722.90 = 2,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.80x = 4,722.90 × 2,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.80x = 12,573,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,304.38/3,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.25

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