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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.17, 4,246.97 and 2,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.17, 4,246.97 and 2,014.45 is: 2,782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.17 : 4,246.97 = 2,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.17/4,246.97 = 2,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.17x = 4,246.97 × 2,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.17x = 8,555,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,287.48/3,074.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.96

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