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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.18, 4,154.97 and 2,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.18, 4,154.97 and 2,344.87 is: 3,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.18 : 4,154.97 = 2,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.18/4,154.97 = 2,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.18x = 4,154.97 × 2,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.18x = 9,742,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742,883.58/3,009.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.73

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