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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.64, 4,611.51 and 2,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.64, 4,611.51 and 2,015.77 is: 2,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.64 : 4,611.51 = 2,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.64/4,611.51 = 2,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.64x = 4,611.51 × 2,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.64x = 9,295,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,743.51/3,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.79

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