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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.98, 4,013.37 and 2,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.98, 4,013.37 and 2,716.26 is: 3,739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.98 : 4,013.37 = 2,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.98/4,013.37 = 2,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.98x = 4,013.37 × 2,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.98x = 10,901,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901,356.40/2,914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.77

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