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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.34, 4,186.86 and 2,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.34, 4,186.86 and 2,194.92 is: 3,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.34 : 4,186.86 = 2,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.34/4,186.86 = 2,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.34x = 4,186.86 × 2,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.34x = 9,189,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,822.75/3,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.60

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