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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.12, 4,187.52 and 2,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.12, 4,187.52 and 2,290.20 is: 3,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.12 : 4,187.52 = 2,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.12/4,187.52 = 2,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.12x = 4,187.52 × 2,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.12x = 9,590,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,258.30/3,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.72

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