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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.16, 4,137.24 and 2,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.16, 4,137.24 and 2,301.52 is: 3,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.16 : 4,137.24 = 2,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.16/4,137.24 = 2,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.16x = 4,137.24 × 2,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.16x = 9,521,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,940.60/2,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.17

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