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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.35, 4,064.07 and 2,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.35, 4,064.07 and 2,237.01 is: 3,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.35 : 4,064.07 = 2,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.35/4,064.07 = 2,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.35x = 4,064.07 × 2,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.35x = 9,091,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,365.23/2,945.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.68

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