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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.78, 4,544.31 and 2,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.78, 4,544.31 and 2,741.18 is: 4,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.78 : 4,544.31 = 2,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.78/4,544.31 = 2,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.78x = 4,544.31 × 2,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.78x = 12,456,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,771.69/3,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.38

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