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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.97, 4,246.22 and 2,194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.97, 4,246.22 and 2,194.31 is: 3,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.97 : 4,246.22 = 2,194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.97/4,246.22 = 2,194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.97x = 4,246.22 × 2,194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.97x = 9,317,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,490.81/3,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.14

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