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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.11, 4,156.55 and 2,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.11, 4,156.55 and 2,350.72 is: 3,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.11 : 4,156.55 = 2,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.11/4,156.55 = 2,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.11x = 4,156.55 × 2,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.11x = 9,770,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770,885.22/3,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.71

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