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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.86, 4,180.23 and 2,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.86, 4,180.23 and 2,245.14 is: 3,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.86 : 4,180.23 = 2,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.86/4,180.23 = 2,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.86x = 4,180.23 × 2,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.86x = 9,385,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385,201.58/3,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.59

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