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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.28, 4,201.74 and 2,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.28, 4,201.74 and 2,341.08 is: 3,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.28 : 4,201.74 = 2,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.28/4,201.74 = 2,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.28x = 4,201.74 × 2,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.28x = 9,836,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,609.48/3,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.88

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