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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.75, 4,225.66 and 3,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.75, 4,225.66 and 3,041.21 is: 4,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.75 : 4,225.66 = 3,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.75/4,225.66 = 3,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.75x = 4,225.66 × 3,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.75x = 12,851,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,122.41/3,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.72

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