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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.69, 4,560.98 and 1,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.69, 4,560.98 and 1,481.76 is: 2,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.69 : 4,560.98 = 1,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.69/4,560.98 = 1,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.69x = 4,560.98 × 1,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.69x = 6,758,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,270.32/3,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.88

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