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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.76, 5,014.62 and 1,611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.76, 5,014.62 and 1,611.88 is: 2,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.76 : 5,014.62 = 1,611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.76/5,014.62 = 1,611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.76x = 5,014.62 × 1,611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.76x = 8,082,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,965.69/3,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.05

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