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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.22, 4,554.91 and 2,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.22, 4,554.91 and 2,117.48 is: 3,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.22 : 4,554.91 = 2,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.22/4,554.91 = 2,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.22x = 4,554.91 × 2,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.22x = 9,644,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,910.70/3,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.39

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