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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.25, 5,011.52 and 1,881.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.25, 5,011.52 and 1,881.39 is: 2,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.25 : 5,011.52 = 1,881.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.25/5,011.52 = 1,881.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.25x = 5,011.52 × 1,881.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.25x = 9,428,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,614.21/3,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.35

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