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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.96, 4,224.72 and 2,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.96, 4,224.72 and 2,041.56 is: 3,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.96 : 4,224.72 = 2,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.96/4,224.72 = 2,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.96x = 4,224.72 × 2,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.96x = 8,625,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,019.36/2,818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.65

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