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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.93, 4,181.98 and 2,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.93, 4,181.98 and 2,232.34 is: 3,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.93 : 4,181.98 = 2,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.93/4,181.98 = 2,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.93x = 4,181.98 × 2,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.93x = 9,335,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335,612.91/3,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.15

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