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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.59, 4,564.95 and 2,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.59, 4,564.95 and 2,641.14 is: 3,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.59 : 4,564.95 = 2,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.59/4,564.95 = 2,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.59x = 4,564.95 × 2,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.59x = 12,056,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056,672.04/3,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.24

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