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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.26, 4,144.88 and 2,298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.26, 4,144.88 and 2,298.98 is: 3,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.26 : 4,144.88 = 2,298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.26/4,144.88 = 2,298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.26x = 4,144.88 × 2,298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.26x = 9,528,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,996.22/3,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.72

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