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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.40, 4,611.58 and 1,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.40, 4,611.58 and 1,944.16 is: 2,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.40 : 4,611.58 = 1,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.40/4,611.58 = 1,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.40x = 4,611.58 × 1,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.40x = 8,965,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,649.37/3,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.20

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