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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.66, 4,871.73 and 3,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.66, 4,871.73 and 3,041.58 is: 4,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.66 : 4,871.73 = 3,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.66/4,871.73 = 3,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.66x = 4,871.73 × 3,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.66x = 14,817,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817,756.53/3,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.32

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