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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.77, 4,392.36 and 2,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.77, 4,392.36 and 2,299.04 is: 3,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.77 : 4,392.36 = 2,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.77/4,392.36 = 2,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.77x = 4,392.36 × 2,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.77x = 10,098,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098,189.37/3,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.78

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