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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.68, 4,194.83 and 2,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.68, 4,194.83 and 2,283.23 is: 3,147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.68 : 4,194.83 = 2,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.68/4,194.83 = 2,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.68x = 4,194.83 × 2,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.68x = 9,577,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,777.90/3,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.81

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