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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.94, 5,014.70 and 1,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.94, 5,014.70 and 1,881.20 is: 2,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.94 : 5,014.70 = 1,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.94/5,014.70 = 1,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.94x = 5,014.70 × 1,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.94x = 9,433,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,653.64/3,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.81

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