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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.57, 4,138.35 and 2,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.57, 4,138.35 and 2,244.18 is: 3,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.57 : 4,138.35 = 2,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.57/4,138.35 = 2,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.57x = 4,138.35 × 2,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.57x = 9,287,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,202.30/3,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.05

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