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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.49, 5,016.87 and 2,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.49, 5,016.87 and 2,105.25 is: 3,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.49 : 5,016.87 = 2,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.49/5,016.87 = 2,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.49x = 5,016.87 × 2,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.49x = 10,561,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561,765.57/3,341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.80

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