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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.43, 4,389.66 and 2,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.43, 4,389.66 and 2,237.58 is: 3,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.43 : 4,389.66 = 2,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.43/4,389.66 = 2,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.43x = 4,389.66 × 2,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.43x = 9,822,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,215.42/3,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.45

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