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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.58, 4,197.24 and 1,862.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.58, 4,197.24 and 1,862.76 is: 2,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.58 : 4,197.24 = 1,862.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.58/4,197.24 = 1,862.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.58x = 4,197.24 × 1,862.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.58x = 7,818,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818,450.78/3,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.52

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