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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.33, 4,298.54 and 2,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.33, 4,298.54 and 2,041.56 is: 3,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.33 : 4,298.54 = 2,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.33/4,298.54 = 2,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.33x = 4,298.54 × 2,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.33x = 8,775,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,717.11/2,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.72

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