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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.87, 4,622.70 and 2,041.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.87, 4,622.70 and 2,041.57 is: 3,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.87 : 4,622.70 = 2,041.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.87/4,622.70 = 2,041.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.87x = 4,622.70 × 2,041.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.87x = 9,437,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437,542.35/3,081.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.28

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