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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.54, 4,255.46 and 2,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.54, 4,255.46 and 2,336.30 is: 3,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.54 : 4,255.46 = 2,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.54/4,255.46 = 2,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.54x = 4,255.46 × 2,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.54x = 9,942,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,031.20/3,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.23

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