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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.46, 4,160.22 and 2,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.46, 4,160.22 and 2,306.58 is: 3,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.46 : 4,160.22 = 2,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.46/4,160.22 = 2,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.46x = 4,160.22 × 2,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.46x = 9,595,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,880.25/3,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.23

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