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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.98, 4,162.08 and 2,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.98, 4,162.08 and 2,269.23 is: 3,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.98 : 4,162.08 = 2,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.98/4,162.08 = 2,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.98x = 4,162.08 × 2,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.98x = 9,444,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,716.80/3,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.60

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