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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.02, 4,064.93 and 2,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.02, 4,064.93 and 2,238.56 is: 3,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.02 : 4,064.93 = 2,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.02/4,064.93 = 2,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.02x = 4,064.93 × 2,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.02x = 9,099,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,558.18/2,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.62

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