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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.80, 4,611.94 and 2,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.80, 4,611.94 and 2,015.48 is: 2,781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.80 : 4,611.94 = 2,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.80/4,611.94 = 2,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.80x = 4,611.94 × 2,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.80x = 9,295,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,272.83/3,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.52

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