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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.88, 4,189.86 and 2,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.88, 4,189.86 and 2,206.44 is: 3,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.88 : 4,189.86 = 2,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.88/4,189.86 = 2,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.88x = 4,189.86 × 2,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.88x = 9,244,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244,674.70/3,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.14

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