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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.50, 4,562.54 and 1,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.50, 4,562.54 and 1,398.51 is: 2,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.50 : 4,562.54 = 1,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.50/4,562.54 = 1,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.50x = 4,562.54 × 1,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.50x = 6,380,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,738.50/3,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.89

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