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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.07, 4,861.61 and 2,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.07, 4,861.61 and 2,094.11 is: 3,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.07 : 4,861.61 = 2,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.07/4,861.61 = 2,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.07x = 4,861.61 × 2,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.07x = 10,180,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,746.12/3,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.17

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