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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.44, 4,196.26 and 1,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.44, 4,196.26 and 1,861.32 is: 2,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.44 : 4,196.26 = 1,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.44/4,196.26 = 1,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.44x = 4,196.26 × 1,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.44x = 7,810,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810,582.66/3,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.05

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