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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.90, 4,562.73 and 2,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.90, 4,562.73 and 2,114.78 is: 3,172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.90 : 4,562.73 = 2,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.90/4,562.73 = 2,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.90x = 4,562.73 × 2,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.90x = 9,649,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,170.15/3,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.09

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