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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.52, 4,559.40 and 1,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.52, 4,559.40 and 1,311.36 is: 1,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.52 : 4,559.40 = 1,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.52/4,559.40 = 1,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.52x = 4,559.40 × 1,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.52x = 5,979,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,014.78/3,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.80

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