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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.67, 5,015.75 and 1,611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.67, 5,015.75 and 1,611.51 is: 2,418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.67 : 5,015.75 = 1,611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.67/5,015.75 = 1,611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.67x = 5,015.75 × 1,611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.67x = 8,082,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,931.28/3,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.83

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