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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.68, 4,150.48 and 2,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.68, 4,150.48 and 2,300.24 is: 3,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.68 : 4,150.48 = 2,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.68/4,150.48 = 2,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.68x = 4,150.48 × 2,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.68x = 9,547,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,100.12/3,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.13

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