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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.98, 3,472.47 and 2,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.98, 3,472.47 and 2,041.61 is: 3,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.98 : 3,472.47 = 2,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.98/3,472.47 = 2,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.98x = 3,472.47 × 2,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.98x = 7,089,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,412.11/2,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.41

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