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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.57, 4,540.35 and 2,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.57, 4,540.35 and 2,672.51 is: 3,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.57 : 4,540.35 = 2,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.57/4,540.35 = 2,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.57x = 4,540.35 × 2,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.57x = 12,134,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134,136.12/3,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.44

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