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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.80, 4,190.40 and 2,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.80, 4,190.40 and 2,041.20 is: 2,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.80 : 4,190.40 = 2,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.80/4,190.40 = 2,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.80x = 4,190.40 × 2,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.80x = 8,553,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,444.48/3,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.45

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