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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.11, 3,058.91 and 1,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.11, 3,058.91 and 1,462.71 is: 2,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.11 : 3,058.91 = 1,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.11/3,058.91 = 1,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.11x = 3,058.91 × 1,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.11x = 4,474,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,290.93/2,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.09

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