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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.19, 4,261.32 and 2,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.19, 4,261.32 and 2,016.97 is: 3,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.19 : 4,261.32 = 2,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.19/4,261.32 = 2,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.19x = 4,261.32 × 2,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.19x = 8,594,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,943.95/2,841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.12

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