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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.62, 5,013.28 and 1,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.62, 5,013.28 and 1,956.12 is: 2,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.62 : 5,013.28 = 1,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.62/5,013.28 = 1,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.62x = 5,013.28 × 1,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.62x = 9,806,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,577.27/3,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.68

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