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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.08, 4,786.91 and 1,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.08, 4,786.91 and 1,341.85 is: 2,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.08 : 4,786.91 = 1,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.08/4,786.91 = 1,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.08x = 4,786.91 × 1,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.08x = 6,423,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,284.54/3,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.89

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