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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.81, 4,194.90 and 1,920.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.81, 4,194.90 and 1,920.81 is: 2,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.81 : 4,194.90 = 1,920.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.81/4,194.90 = 1,920.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.81x = 4,194.90 × 1,920.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.81x = 8,057,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,605.87/3,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.96

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