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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.58, 4,212.94 and 2,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.58, 4,212.94 and 2,338.52 is: 3,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.58 : 4,212.94 = 2,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.58/4,212.94 = 2,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.58x = 4,212.94 × 2,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.58x = 9,852,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,852,044.45/3,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.22

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