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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.65, 4,142.43 and 2,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.65, 4,142.43 and 2,296.92 is: 3,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.65 : 4,142.43 = 2,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.65/4,142.43 = 2,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.65x = 4,142.43 × 2,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.65x = 9,514,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514,830.32/3,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.70

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