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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.58, 4,611.09 and 2,082.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.58, 4,611.09 and 2,082.78 is: 2,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.58 : 4,611.09 = 2,082.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.58/4,611.09 = 2,082.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.58x = 4,611.09 × 2,082.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.58x = 9,603,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,603,886.03/3,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.06

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