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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.79, 4,610.61 and 1,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.79, 4,610.61 and 1,944.27 is: 2,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.79 : 4,610.61 = 1,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.79/4,610.61 = 1,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.79x = 4,610.61 × 1,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.79x = 8,964,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,270.70/3,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.48

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