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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.56, 4,565.16 and 2,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.56, 4,565.16 and 2,901.36 is: 4,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.56 : 4,565.16 = 2,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.56/4,565.16 = 2,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.56x = 4,565.16 × 2,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.56x = 13,245,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,172.62/3,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.16

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