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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.62, 5,041.56 and 2,841.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.62, 5,041.56 and 2,841.03 is: 4,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.62 : 5,041.56 = 2,841.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.62/5,041.56 = 2,841.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.62x = 5,041.56 × 2,841.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.62x = 14,323,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,323,223.21/3,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.62

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