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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.48, 5,011.98 and 1,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.48, 5,011.98 and 1,492.76 is: 2,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.48 : 5,011.98 = 1,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.48/5,011.98 = 1,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.48x = 5,011.98 × 1,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.48x = 7,481,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,683.26/3,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.03

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