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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.61, 4,194.51 and 2,297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.61, 4,194.51 and 2,297.41 is: 3,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.61 : 4,194.51 = 2,297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.61/4,194.51 = 2,297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.61x = 4,194.51 × 2,297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.61x = 9,636,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,509.22/3,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.19

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