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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.17, 4,259.97 and 2,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.17, 4,259.97 and 2,040.41 is: 2,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.17 : 4,259.97 = 2,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.17/4,259.97 = 2,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.17x = 4,259.97 × 2,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.17x = 8,692,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,064.09/3,090.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.82

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