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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.48, 4,140.27 and 2,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.48, 4,140.27 and 2,297.12 is: 3,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.48 : 4,140.27 = 2,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.48/4,140.27 = 2,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.48x = 4,140.27 × 2,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.48x = 9,510,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510,707.37/3,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.51

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