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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.92, 5,013.04 and 1,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.92, 5,013.04 and 1,611.84 is: 2,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.92 : 5,013.04 = 1,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.92/5,013.04 = 1,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.92x = 5,013.04 × 1,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.92x = 8,080,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,218.39/3,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.84

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