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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069, 4,233.33 and 2,186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069, 4,233.33 and 2,186.01 is: 3,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069 : 4,233.33 = 2,186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069/4,233.33 = 2,186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069x = 4,233.33 × 2,186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069x = 9,254,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,101.71/3,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.35

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