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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.86, 4,611 and 2,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.86, 4,611 and 2,015.08 is: 2,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.86 : 4,611 = 2,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.86/4,611 = 2,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.86x = 4,611 × 2,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.86x = 9,291,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,291,533.88/3,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.35

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