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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.41, 4,647.13 and 2,042.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.41, 4,647.13 and 2,042.61 is: 2,815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.41 : 4,647.13 = 2,042.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.41/4,647.13 = 2,042.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.41x = 4,647.13 × 2,042.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.41x = 9,492,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,274.21/3,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.52

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