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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.62, 5,012.41 and 1,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.62, 5,012.41 and 1,366.83 is: 2,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.62 : 5,012.41 = 1,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.62/5,012.41 = 1,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.62x = 5,012.41 × 1,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.62x = 6,851,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,112.36/3,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.24

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