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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.24, 4,785.72 and 1,341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.24, 4,785.72 and 1,341.01 is: 2,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.24 : 4,785.72 = 1,341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.24/4,785.72 = 1,341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.24x = 4,785.72 × 1,341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.24x = 6,417,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,698.38/3,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.67

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