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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.59, 4,186.34 and 2,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.59, 4,186.34 and 2,193.96 is: 3,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.59 : 4,186.34 = 2,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.59/4,186.34 = 2,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.59x = 4,186.34 × 2,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.59x = 9,184,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,651.54/3,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.65

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