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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.16, 4,293.41 and 2,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.16, 4,293.41 and 2,581.04 is: 3,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.16 : 4,293.41 = 2,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.16/4,293.41 = 2,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.16x = 4,293.41 × 2,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.16x = 11,081,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,081,460.77/3,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.41

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