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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.84, 4,307.76 and 2,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.84, 4,307.76 and 2,244.24 is: 3,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.84 : 4,307.76 = 2,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.84/4,307.76 = 2,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.84x = 4,307.76 × 2,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.84x = 9,667,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,647.30/3,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.86

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