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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.70, 5,013.09 and 1,492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.70, 5,013.09 and 1,492.77 is: 2,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.70 : 5,013.09 = 1,492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.70/5,013.09 = 1,492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.70x = 5,013.09 × 1,492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.70x = 7,483,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,390.36/3,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.40

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