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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.61, 4,557.26 and 2,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.61, 4,557.26 and 2,162.16 is: 3,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.61 : 4,557.26 = 2,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.61/4,557.26 = 2,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.61x = 4,557.26 × 2,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.61x = 9,853,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,530.69/3,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.65

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