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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.38, 4,030.72 and 2,245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.38, 4,030.72 and 2,245.99 is: 3,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.38 : 4,030.72 = 2,245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.38/4,030.72 = 2,245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.38x = 4,030.72 × 2,245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.38x = 9,052,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,956.81/2,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.99

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