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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.81, 5,010.86 and 1,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.81, 5,010.86 and 1,368.83 is: 2,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.81 : 5,010.86 = 1,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.81/5,010.86 = 1,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.81x = 5,010.86 × 1,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.81x = 6,859,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,031.44/3,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.49

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