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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.23, 4,280.52 and 2,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.23, 4,280.52 and 2,041.11 is: 2,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.23 : 4,280.52 = 2,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.23/4,280.52 = 2,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.23x = 4,280.52 × 2,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.23x = 8,737,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,012.18/3,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.46

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