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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.51, 4,708.97 and 2,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.51, 4,708.97 and 2,296.08 is: 3,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.51 : 4,708.97 = 2,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.51/4,708.97 = 2,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.51x = 4,708.97 × 2,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.51x = 10,812,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812,168.97/3,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.46

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