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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.06, 3,701.52 and 2,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.06, 3,701.52 and 2,041.14 is: 3,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.06 : 3,701.52 = 2,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.06/3,701.52 = 2,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.06x = 3,701.52 × 2,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.06x = 7,555,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,320.53/2,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.29

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