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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.98, 4,188.52 and 2,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.98, 4,188.52 and 2,281.94 is: 3,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.98 : 4,188.52 = 2,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.98/4,188.52 = 2,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.98x = 4,188.52 × 2,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.98x = 9,557,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,951.33/3,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.30

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