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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.66, 4,183.38 and 2,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.66, 4,183.38 and 2,236.86 is: 3,087.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.66 : 4,183.38 = 2,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.66/4,183.38 = 2,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.66x = 4,183.38 × 2,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.66x = 9,357,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,635.39/3,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.66

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