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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.48, 5,652.36 and 3,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.48, 5,652.36 and 3,041.40 is: 4,558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.48 : 5,652.36 = 3,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.48/5,652.36 = 3,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.48x = 5,652.36 × 3,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.48x = 17,191,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,087.70/3,771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.18

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