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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.35, 5,011.89 and 2,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.35, 5,011.89 and 2,041.83 is: 3,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.35 : 5,011.89 = 2,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.35/5,011.89 = 2,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.35x = 5,011.89 × 2,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.35x = 10,233,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233,427.36/3,340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.58

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