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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.39, 4,196.04 and 2,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.39, 4,196.04 and 2,333.45 is: 3,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.39 : 4,196.04 = 2,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.39/4,196.04 = 2,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.39x = 4,196.04 × 2,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.39x = 9,791,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,249.54/3,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.33

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