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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.93, 4,206.34 and 2,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.93, 4,206.34 and 2,296.56 is: 3,173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.93 : 4,206.34 = 2,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.93/4,206.34 = 2,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.93x = 4,206.34 × 2,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.93x = 9,660,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,079.68/3,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.56

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