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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.93, 4,230.09 and 2,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.93, 4,230.09 and 2,182.41 is: 3,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.93 : 4,230.09 = 2,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.93/4,230.09 = 2,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.93x = 4,230.09 × 2,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.93x = 9,231,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,790.72/3,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.11

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