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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.36, 4,935.86 and 1,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.36, 4,935.86 and 1,341.41 is: 2,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.36 : 4,935.86 = 1,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.36/4,935.86 = 1,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.36x = 4,935.86 × 1,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.36x = 6,621,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,005.26/3,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.86

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