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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.66, 4,610.86 and 1,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.66, 4,610.86 and 1,944.14 is: 2,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.66 : 4,610.86 = 1,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.66/4,610.86 = 1,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.66x = 4,610.86 × 1,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.66x = 8,964,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,129.45/3,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.54

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