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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.94, 4,215.18 and 2,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.94, 4,215.18 and 2,396.62 is: 3,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.94 : 4,215.18 = 2,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.94/4,215.18 = 2,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.94x = 4,215.18 × 2,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.94x = 10,102,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,102,184.69/3,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.09

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