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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.25, 4,389.69 and 2,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.25, 4,389.69 and 2,236.33 is: 3,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.25 : 4,389.69 = 2,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.25/4,389.69 = 2,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.25x = 4,389.69 × 2,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.25x = 9,816,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816,795.44/3,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.80

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