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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.66, 4,608.44 and 2,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.66, 4,608.44 and 2,869.41 is: 3,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.66 : 4,608.44 = 2,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.66/4,608.44 = 2,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.66x = 4,608.44 × 2,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.66x = 13,223,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,499.47/3,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.16

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