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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.68, 4,187.67 and 2,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.68, 4,187.67 and 2,041.24 is: 2,815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.68 : 4,187.67 = 2,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.68/4,187.67 = 2,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.68x = 4,187.67 × 2,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.68x = 8,548,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,039.51/3,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.86

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