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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.28, 4,555.59 and 2,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.28, 4,555.59 and 2,671.54 is: 4,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.28 : 4,555.59 = 2,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.28/4,555.59 = 2,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.28x = 4,555.59 × 2,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.28x = 12,170,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,419.50/3,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.74

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