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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.32, 6,042.96 and 2,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.32, 6,042.96 and 2,296.56 is: 3,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.32 : 6,042.96 = 2,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.32/6,042.96 = 2,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.32x = 6,042.96 × 2,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.32x = 13,878,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,878,020.22/4,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.40

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