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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.62, 4,564.76 and 2,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.62, 4,564.76 and 2,263.41 is: 3,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.62 : 4,564.76 = 2,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.62/4,564.76 = 2,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.62x = 4,564.76 × 2,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.62x = 10,331,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331,912.11/3,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.85

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