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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.84, 4,565.33 and 2,641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.84, 4,565.33 and 2,641.39 is: 3,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.84 : 4,565.33 = 2,641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.84/4,565.33 = 2,641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.84x = 4,565.33 × 2,641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.84x = 12,058,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058,803.80/3,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.62

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