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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.89, 4,559.73 and 1,399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.89, 4,559.73 and 1,399.63 is: 2,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.89 : 4,559.73 = 1,399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.89/4,559.73 = 1,399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.89x = 4,559.73 × 1,399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.89x = 6,381,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,934.90/3,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.02

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