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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.24, 4,558.28 and 2,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.24, 4,558.28 and 2,158.88 is: 3,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.24 : 4,558.28 = 2,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.24/4,558.28 = 2,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.24x = 4,558.28 × 2,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.24x = 9,840,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,779.53/3,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.24

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