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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.04, 4,668.36 and 3,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.04, 4,668.36 and 3,041.12 is: 4,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.04 : 4,668.36 = 3,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.04/4,668.36 = 3,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.04x = 4,668.36 × 3,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.04x = 14,197,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,042.96/3,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.63

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