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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.54, 4,552.20 and 2,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.54, 4,552.20 and 2,741.40 is: 4,113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.54 : 4,552.20 = 2,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.54/4,552.20 = 2,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.54x = 4,552.20 × 2,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.54x = 12,479,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,479,401.08/3,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.81

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