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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.73, 4,243.88 and 2,193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.73, 4,243.88 and 2,193.05 is: 3,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.73 : 4,243.88 = 2,193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.73/4,243.88 = 2,193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.73x = 4,243.88 × 2,193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.73x = 9,307,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307,008.85/3,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.03

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