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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.65, 4,183.79 and 2,338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.65, 4,183.79 and 2,338.89 is: 3,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.65 : 4,183.79 = 2,338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.65/4,183.79 = 2,338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.65x = 4,183.79 × 2,338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.65x = 9,785,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785,412.90/3,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.95

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