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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.68, 4,195.40 and 2,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.68, 4,195.40 and 2,247.16 is: 3,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.68 : 4,195.40 = 2,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.68/4,195.40 = 2,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.68x = 4,195.40 × 2,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.68x = 9,427,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427,713.34/3,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.49

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