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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.31, 4,188.43 and 2,239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.31, 4,188.43 and 2,239.05 is: 3,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.31 : 4,188.43 = 2,239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.31/4,188.43 = 2,239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.31x = 4,188.43 × 2,239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.31x = 9,378,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378,098.32/3,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.67

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