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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.72, 4,185.96 and 2,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.72, 4,185.96 and 2,194.76 is: 3,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.72 : 4,185.96 = 2,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.72/4,185.96 = 2,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.72x = 4,185.96 × 2,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.72x = 9,187,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,177.57/3,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.36

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