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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.58, 4,570.92 and 1,809.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.58, 4,570.92 and 1,809.21 is: 2,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.58 : 4,570.92 = 1,809.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.58/4,570.92 = 1,809.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.58x = 4,570.92 × 1,809.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.58x = 8,269,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,754.17/3,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.90

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