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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.71, 4,234.47 and 2,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.71, 4,234.47 and 2,041.34 is: 3,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.71 : 4,234.47 = 2,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.71/4,234.47 = 2,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.71x = 4,234.47 × 2,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.71x = 8,643,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,971.82/2,823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.22

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