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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.04, 3,746.58 and 2,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.04, 3,746.58 and 2,296.92 is: 3,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.04 : 3,746.58 = 2,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.04/3,746.58 = 2,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.04x = 3,746.58 × 2,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.04x = 8,605,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,594.53/2,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.81

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