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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.30, 4,186.66 and 2,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.30, 4,186.66 and 2,322.90 is: 3,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.30 : 4,186.66 = 2,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.30/4,186.66 = 2,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.30x = 4,186.66 × 2,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.30x = 9,725,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,192.51/3,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.20

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