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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.88, 4,694.44 and 2,205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.88, 4,694.44 and 2,205.31 is: 3,303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.88 : 4,694.44 = 2,205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.88/4,694.44 = 2,205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.88x = 4,694.44 × 2,205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.88x = 10,352,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,695.48/3,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.48

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