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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.64, 4,559.36 and 1,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.64, 4,559.36 and 1,399.41 is: 2,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.64 : 4,559.36 = 1,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.64/4,559.36 = 1,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.64x = 4,559.36 × 1,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.64x = 6,380,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,406.98/3,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.69

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