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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.34, 4,394.96 and 2,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.34, 4,394.96 and 2,244.11 is: 3,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.34 : 4,394.96 = 2,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.34/4,394.96 = 2,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.34x = 4,394.96 × 2,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.34x = 9,862,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,748.91/3,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.32

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