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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.62, 4,195.35 and 2,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.62, 4,195.35 and 2,047.74 is: 2,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.62 : 4,195.35 = 2,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.62/4,195.35 = 2,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.62x = 4,195.35 × 2,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.62x = 8,590,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,986.01/3,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.41

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