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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.41, 3,154.44 and 2,218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.41, 3,154.44 and 2,218.29 is: 3,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.41 : 3,154.44 = 2,218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.41/3,154.44 = 2,218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.41x = 3,154.44 × 2,218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.41x = 6,997,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,459.20/2,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.51

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