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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.39, 4,552.53 and 2,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.39, 4,552.53 and 2,098.82 is: 3,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.39 : 4,552.53 = 2,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.39/4,552.53 = 2,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.39x = 4,552.53 × 2,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.39x = 9,554,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554,941.01/3,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.64

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