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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.65, 4,143.81 and 2,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.65, 4,143.81 and 2,297.92 is: 3,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.65 : 4,143.81 = 2,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.65/4,143.81 = 2,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.65x = 4,143.81 × 2,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.65x = 9,522,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522,143.88/3,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.08

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