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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.79, 4,542.16 and 3,009.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.79, 4,542.16 and 3,009.63 is: 4,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.79 : 4,542.16 = 3,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.79/4,542.16 = 3,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.79x = 4,542.16 × 3,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.79x = 13,670,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,213.48/3,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.13

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