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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.34, 4,189.62 and 2,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.34, 4,189.62 and 2,196.92 is: 3,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.34 : 4,189.62 = 2,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.34/4,189.62 = 2,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.34x = 4,189.62 × 2,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.34x = 9,204,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,259.97/3,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.36

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