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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.49, 5,013.44 and 1,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.49, 5,013.44 and 1,492.44 is: 2,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.49 : 5,013.44 = 1,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.49/5,013.44 = 1,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.49x = 5,013.44 × 1,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.49x = 7,482,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,482,250.93/3,341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.20

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