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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.27, 5,011.94 and 1,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.27, 5,011.94 and 1,492.48 is: 2,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.27 : 5,011.94 = 1,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.27/5,011.94 = 1,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.27x = 5,011.94 × 1,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.27x = 7,480,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,230.21/3,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.74

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