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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.71, 4,183.44 and 2,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.71, 4,183.44 and 2,234.96 is: 3,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.71 : 4,183.44 = 2,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.71/4,183.44 = 2,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.71x = 4,183.44 × 2,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.71x = 9,349,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,800.15/3,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.02

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