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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.13, 3,078.86 and 2,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.13, 3,078.86 and 2,179.46 is: 3,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.13 : 3,078.86 = 2,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.13/3,078.86 = 2,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.13x = 3,078.86 × 2,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.13x = 6,710,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,225.92/2,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.51

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