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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.65, 4,190.43 and 2,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.65, 4,190.43 and 2,041.76 is: 2,817.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.65 : 4,190.43 = 2,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.65/4,190.43 = 2,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.65x = 4,190.43 × 2,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.65x = 8,555,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,862.83/3,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.54

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