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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.26, 4,553.97 and 2,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.26, 4,553.97 and 2,605.30 is: 3,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.26 : 4,553.97 = 2,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.26/4,553.97 = 2,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.26x = 4,553.97 × 2,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.26x = 11,864,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864,458.04/3,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.17

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