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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.56, 4,566.66 and 2,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.56, 4,566.66 and 2,902.36 is: 4,357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.56 : 4,566.66 = 2,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.56/4,566.66 = 2,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.56x = 4,566.66 × 2,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.56x = 13,254,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254,091.32/3,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.66

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