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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.02, 4,093.38 and 2,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.02, 4,093.38 and 2,223.74 is: 3,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.02 : 4,093.38 = 2,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.02/4,093.38 = 2,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.02x = 4,093.38 × 2,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.02x = 9,102,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,612.84/2,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.90

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