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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.99, 4,562.29 and 1,396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.99, 4,562.29 and 1,396.95 is: 2,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.99 : 4,562.29 = 1,396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.99/4,562.29 = 1,396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.99x = 4,562.29 × 1,396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.99x = 6,373,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,302.42/3,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.11

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