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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.12, 5,009.49 and 1,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.12, 5,009.49 and 1,695.38 is: 2,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.12 : 5,009.49 = 1,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.12/5,009.49 = 1,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.12x = 5,009.49 × 1,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.12x = 8,492,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,964.11/3,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.96

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