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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.35, 4,062.69 and 2,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.35, 4,062.69 and 2,236.01 is: 3,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.35 : 4,062.69 = 2,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.35/4,062.69 = 2,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.35x = 4,062.69 × 2,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.35x = 9,084,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084,195.15/2,944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.30

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