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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.26, 4,137.99 and 2,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.26, 4,137.99 and 2,293.98 is: 3,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.26 : 4,137.99 = 2,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.26/4,137.99 = 2,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.26x = 4,137.99 × 2,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.26x = 9,492,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,466.30/3,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.83

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