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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.41, 5,016.61 and 1,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.41, 5,016.61 and 1,967.34 is: 2,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.41 : 5,016.61 = 1,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.41/5,016.61 = 1,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.41x = 5,016.61 × 1,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.41x = 9,869,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,869,377.52/3,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.01

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