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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.55, 4,160.18 and 2,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.55, 4,160.18 and 2,299.53 is: 3,174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.55 : 4,160.18 = 2,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.55/4,160.18 = 2,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.55x = 4,160.18 × 2,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.55x = 9,566,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,464.46/3,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.49

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