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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.68, 5,014.32 and 2,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.68, 5,014.32 and 2,819.20 is: 4,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.68 : 5,014.32 = 2,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.68/5,014.32 = 2,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.68x = 5,014.32 × 2,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.68x = 14,136,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,370.94/3,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.32

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