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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.08, 4,934.78 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.08, 4,934.78 and 1,341 is: 2,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.08 : 4,934.78 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.08/4,934.78 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.08x = 4,934.78 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.08x = 6,617,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,539.98/3,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.75

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