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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.84, 4,162.36 and 2,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.84, 4,162.36 and 2,232.14 is: 3,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.84 : 4,162.36 = 2,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.84/4,162.36 = 2,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.84x = 4,162.36 × 2,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.84x = 9,290,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,970.25/3,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.72

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