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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.04, 3,173.38 and 2,194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.04, 3,173.38 and 2,194.49 is: 3,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.04 : 3,173.38 = 2,194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.04/3,173.38 = 2,194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.04x = 3,173.38 × 2,194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.04x = 6,963,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,953.12/2,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.97

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