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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.32, 4,147.60 and 2,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.32, 4,147.60 and 2,308 is: 3,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.32 : 4,147.60 = 2,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.32/4,147.60 = 2,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.32x = 4,147.60 × 2,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.32x = 9,572,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,660.80/3,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.30

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