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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.35, 4,452.53 and 2,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.35, 4,452.53 and 2,041.10 is: 3,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.35 : 4,452.53 = 2,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.35/4,452.53 = 2,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.35x = 4,452.53 × 2,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.35x = 9,088,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088,076.35/2,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.66

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