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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.13, 3,512.64 and 1,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.13, 3,512.64 and 1,041.71 is: 1,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.13 : 3,512.64 = 1,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.13/3,512.64 = 1,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.13x = 3,512.64 × 1,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.13x = 3,659,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,152.21/2,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.99

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