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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.94, 4,246.83 and 2,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.94, 4,246.83 and 2,296.62 is: 3,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.94 : 4,246.83 = 2,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.94/4,246.83 = 2,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.94x = 4,246.83 × 2,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.94x = 9,753,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753,354.71/3,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.63

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