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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.30, 4,149.18 and 2,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.30, 4,149.18 and 2,296.98 is: 3,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.30 : 4,149.18 = 2,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.30/4,149.18 = 2,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.30x = 4,149.18 × 2,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.30x = 9,530,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,583.48/3,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.20

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