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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.39, 6,781.34 and 3,341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.39, 6,781.34 and 3,341.58 is: 5,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.39 : 6,781.34 = 3,341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.39/6,781.34 = 3,341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.39x = 6,781.34 × 3,341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.39x = 22,660,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,390.12/4,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.85

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