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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.49, 4,392.27 and 2,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.49, 4,392.27 and 2,238.24 is: 3,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.49 : 4,392.27 = 2,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.49/4,392.27 = 2,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.49x = 4,392.27 × 2,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.49x = 9,830,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,954.40/3,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.05

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