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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.05, 3,396.33 and 1,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.05, 3,396.33 and 1,341.93 is: 1,851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.05 : 3,396.33 = 1,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.05/3,396.33 = 1,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.05x = 3,396.33 × 1,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.05x = 4,557,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,649.85/2,461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.91

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