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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.12, 5,011.68 and 1,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.12, 5,011.68 and 1,805.12 is: 2,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.12 : 5,011.68 = 1,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.12/5,011.68 = 1,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.12x = 5,011.68 × 1,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.12x = 9,046,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,683.80/3,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.68

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