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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.82, 4,553.01 and 2,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.82, 4,553.01 and 2,162.16 is: 3,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.82 : 4,553.01 = 2,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.82/4,553.01 = 2,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.82x = 4,553.01 × 2,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.82x = 9,844,336.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844,336.10/3,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.33

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