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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.76, 4,141.44 and 2,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.76, 4,141.44 and 2,296.48 is: 3,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.76 : 4,141.44 = 2,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.76/4,141.44 = 2,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.76x = 4,141.44 × 2,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.76x = 9,510,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510,734.13/3,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.28

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