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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.08, 4,382.82 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.08, 4,382.82 and 2,244.84 is: 3,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.08 : 4,382.82 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.08/4,382.82 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.08x = 4,382.82 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.08x = 9,838,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,729.65/3,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.73

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