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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.90, 4,045.86 and 2,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.90, 4,045.86 and 2,232.06 is: 3,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.90 : 4,045.86 = 2,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.90/4,045.86 = 2,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.90x = 4,045.86 × 2,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.90x = 9,030,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,602.27/2,931.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.12

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