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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.15, 4,386.42 and 2,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.15, 4,386.42 and 2,237.94 is: 3,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.15 : 4,386.42 = 2,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.15/4,386.42 = 2,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.15x = 4,386.42 × 2,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.15x = 9,816,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816,544.77/3,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.82

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