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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.25, 4,729.99 and 2,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.25, 4,729.99 and 2,233.03 is: 3,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.25 : 4,729.99 = 2,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.25/4,729.99 = 2,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.25x = 4,729.99 × 2,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.25x = 10,562,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562,214.22/3,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.14

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