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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.57, 4,179.51 and 2,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.57, 4,179.51 and 2,245.25 is: 3,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.57 : 4,179.51 = 2,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.57/4,179.51 = 2,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.57x = 4,179.51 × 2,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.57x = 9,384,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,384,044.83/3,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.42

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