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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.66, 4,544.12 and 2,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.66, 4,544.12 and 2,741.06 is: 4,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.66 : 4,544.12 = 2,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.66/4,544.12 = 2,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.66x = 4,544.12 × 2,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.66x = 12,455,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,669.14/3,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.18

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