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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.58, 4,175.37 and 2,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.58, 4,175.37 and 2,242.26 is: 3,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.58 : 4,175.37 = 2,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.58/4,175.37 = 2,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.58x = 4,175.37 × 2,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.58x = 9,362,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362,265.14/3,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.28

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