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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.42, 4,384.34 and 2,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.42, 4,384.34 and 2,233.35 is: 3,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.42 : 4,384.34 = 2,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.42/4,384.34 = 2,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.42x = 4,384.34 × 2,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.42x = 9,791,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,754.57/3,180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.76

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