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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.29, 4,162.28 and 2,354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.29, 4,162.28 and 2,354.90 is: 3,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.29 : 4,162.28 = 2,354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.29/4,162.28 = 2,354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.29x = 4,162.28 × 2,354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.29x = 9,801,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,720.59/3,018.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.45

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