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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.19, 4,611.35 and 2,082.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.19, 4,611.35 and 2,082.45 is: 2,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.19 : 4,611.35 = 2,082.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.19/4,611.35 = 2,082.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.19x = 4,611.35 × 2,082.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.19x = 9,602,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,911.01/3,341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.10

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