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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.72, 4,144.32 and 2,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.72, 4,144.32 and 2,308.32 is: 3,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.72 : 4,144.32 = 2,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.72/4,144.32 = 2,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.72x = 4,144.32 × 2,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.72x = 9,566,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,416.74/3,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.68

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