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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.48, 4,569.11 and 2,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.48, 4,569.11 and 2,626.29 is: 3,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.48 : 4,569.11 = 2,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.48/4,569.11 = 2,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.48x = 4,569.11 × 2,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.48x = 11,999,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999,804.62/3,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.38

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