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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.38, 4,010.07 and 2,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.38, 4,010.07 and 2,231.06 is: 3,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.38 : 4,010.07 = 2,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.38/4,010.07 = 2,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.38x = 4,010.07 × 2,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.38x = 8,946,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,706.77/2,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.42

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