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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.73, 4,555.66 and 2,117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.73, 4,555.66 and 2,117.98 is: 3,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.73 : 4,555.66 = 2,117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.73/4,555.66 = 2,117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.73x = 4,555.66 × 2,117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.73x = 9,648,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,773.99/3,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.14

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