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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.52, 4,558.68 and 1,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.52, 4,558.68 and 1,396.68 is: 2,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.52 : 4,558.68 = 1,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.52/4,558.68 = 1,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.52x = 4,558.68 × 1,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.52x = 6,367,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,017.18/3,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.37

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