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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.26, 4,181.12 and 2,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.26, 4,181.12 and 2,326.12 is: 3,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.26 : 4,181.12 = 2,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.26/4,181.12 = 2,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.26x = 4,181.12 × 2,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.26x = 9,725,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,773.49/3,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.32

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