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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.52, 4,185.60 and 2,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.52, 4,185.60 and 2,334.56 is: 3,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.52 : 4,185.60 = 2,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.52/4,185.60 = 2,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.52x = 4,185.60 × 2,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.52x = 9,771,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,534.34/3,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.31

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