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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.29, 4,511.40 and 2,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.29, 4,511.40 and 2,279.82 is: 3,412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.29 : 4,511.40 = 2,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.29/4,511.40 = 2,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.29x = 4,511.40 × 2,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.29x = 10,285,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,179.95/3,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.14

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