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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.73, 4,543.49 and 2,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.73, 4,543.49 and 2,206.14 is: 3,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.73 : 4,543.49 = 2,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.73/4,543.49 = 2,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.73x = 4,543.49 × 2,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.73x = 10,023,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,563.51/3,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.22

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