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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.23, 4,249.44 and 2,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.23, 4,249.44 and 2,232.46 is: 3,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.23 : 4,249.44 = 2,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.23/4,249.44 = 2,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.23x = 4,249.44 × 2,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.23x = 9,486,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,704.82/3,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.87

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