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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.69, 4,610.63 and 2,015.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.69, 4,610.63 and 2,015.37 is: 2,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.69 : 4,610.63 = 2,015.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.69/4,610.63 = 2,015.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.69x = 4,610.63 × 2,015.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.69x = 9,292,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,125.38/3,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.67

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