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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.57, 4,178.13 and 2,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.57, 4,178.13 and 2,244.25 is: 3,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.57 : 4,178.13 = 2,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.57/4,178.13 = 2,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.57x = 4,178.13 × 2,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.57x = 9,376,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,768.25/3,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.04

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