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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.68, 5,011.62 and 1,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.68, 5,011.62 and 1,260.36 is: 1,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.68 : 5,011.62 = 1,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.68/5,011.62 = 1,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.68x = 5,011.62 × 1,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.68x = 6,316,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316,445.38/3,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.20

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