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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.67, 4,187.55 and 2,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.67, 4,187.55 and 2,238.42 is: 3,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.67 : 4,187.55 = 2,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.67/4,187.55 = 2,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.67x = 4,187.55 × 2,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.67x = 9,373,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373,501.29/3,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.81

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