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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.75, 4,551.26 and 2,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.75, 4,551.26 and 2,166.28 is: 3,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.75 : 4,551.26 = 2,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.75/4,551.26 = 2,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.75x = 4,551.26 × 2,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.75x = 9,859,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,281.30/3,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.32

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