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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.85, 4,611.72 and 1,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.85, 4,611.72 and 1,998.08 is: 2,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.85 : 4,611.72 = 1,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.85/4,611.72 = 1,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.85x = 4,611.72 × 1,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.85x = 9,214,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,562.44/3,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.32

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