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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.37, 4,196.78 and 2,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.37, 4,196.78 and 2,245.13 is: 3,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.37 : 4,196.78 = 2,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.37/4,196.78 = 2,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.37x = 4,196.78 × 2,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.37x = 9,422,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,316.68/3,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.05

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