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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.28, 4,541.81 and 2,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.28, 4,541.81 and 2,934.28 is: 4,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.28 : 4,541.81 = 2,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.28/4,541.81 = 2,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.28x = 4,541.81 × 2,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.28x = 13,326,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326,942.25/3,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.58

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