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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.02, 6,046.62 and 2,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.02, 6,046.62 and 2,296 is: 3,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.02 : 6,046.62 = 2,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.02/6,046.62 = 2,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.02x = 6,046.62 × 2,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.02x = 13,883,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883,039.52/4,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.05

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