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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.52, 4,610.70 and 1,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.52, 4,610.70 and 1,944 is: 2,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.52 : 4,610.70 = 1,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.52/4,610.70 = 1,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.52x = 4,610.70 × 1,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.52x = 8,963,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963,200.80/3,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.37

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