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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.86, 4,182.99 and 2,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.86, 4,182.99 and 2,247.14 is: 3,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.86 : 4,182.99 = 2,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.86/4,182.99 = 2,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.86x = 4,182.99 × 2,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.86x = 9,399,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,764.15/3,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.35

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