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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.82, 4,189.55 and 2,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.82, 4,189.55 and 2,195.66 is: 3,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.82 : 4,189.55 = 2,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.82/4,189.55 = 2,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.82x = 4,189.55 × 2,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.82x = 9,198,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,809.46/3,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.10

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