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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.39, 4,256.49 and 2,194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.39, 4,256.49 and 2,194.65 is: 3,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.39 : 4,256.49 = 2,194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.39/4,256.49 = 2,194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.39x = 4,256.49 × 2,194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.39x = 9,341,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341,505.78/3,080.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.57

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