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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.28, 4,887.06 and 2,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.28, 4,887.06 and 2,049.32 is: 2,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.28 : 4,887.06 = 2,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.28/4,887.06 = 2,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.28x = 4,887.06 × 2,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.28x = 10,015,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,149.80/3,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.12

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