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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.72, 5,013.71 and 1,494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.72, 5,013.71 and 1,494.11 is: 2,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.72 : 5,013.71 = 1,494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.72/5,013.71 = 1,494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.72x = 5,013.71 × 1,494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.72x = 7,491,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,001.71/3,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.66

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