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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.66, 4,180.38 and 2,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.66, 4,180.38 and 2,283.38 is: 3,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.66 : 4,180.38 = 2,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.66/4,180.38 = 2,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.66x = 4,180.38 × 2,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.66x = 9,545,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545,396.08/3,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.65

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