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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.93, 4,561.79 and 1,481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.93, 4,561.79 and 1,481.47 is: 2,221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.93 : 4,561.79 = 1,481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.93/4,561.79 = 1,481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.93x = 4,561.79 × 1,481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.93x = 6,758,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,136.22/3,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.66

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