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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.93, 5,011.07 and 1,783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.93, 5,011.07 and 1,783.69 is: 2,674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.93 : 5,011.07 = 1,783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.93/5,011.07 = 1,783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.93x = 5,011.07 × 1,783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.93x = 8,938,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,174.00/3,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.56

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