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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.74, 4,561.96 and 1,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.74, 4,561.96 and 1,397.91 is: 2,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.74 : 4,561.96 = 1,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.74/4,561.96 = 1,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.74x = 4,561.96 × 1,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.74x = 6,377,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,209.50/3,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.57

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