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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.55, 4,567.59 and 2,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.55, 4,567.59 and 2,903.04 is: 4,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.55 : 4,567.59 = 2,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.55/4,567.59 = 2,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.55x = 4,567.59 × 2,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.55x = 13,259,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259,896.47/3,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.59

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