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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.70, 4,182.06 and 2,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.70, 4,182.06 and 2,233.96 is: 3,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.70 : 4,182.06 = 2,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.70/4,182.06 = 2,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.70x = 4,182.06 × 2,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.70x = 9,342,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,554.76/3,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.66

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