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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.29, 4,184.15 and 2,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.29, 4,184.15 and 2,365.97 is: 3,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.29 : 4,184.15 = 2,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.29/4,184.15 = 2,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.29x = 4,184.15 × 2,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.29x = 9,899,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,572.01/3,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.88

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