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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.94, 4,214.22 and 2,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.94, 4,214.22 and 2,679.14 is: 3,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.94 : 4,214.22 = 2,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.94/4,214.22 = 2,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.94x = 4,214.22 × 2,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.94x = 11,290,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290,485.37/3,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.66

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