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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.09, 4,297.74 and 2,326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.09, 4,297.74 and 2,326.77 is: 3,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.09 : 4,297.74 = 2,326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.09/4,297.74 = 2,326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.09x = 4,297.74 × 2,326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.09x = 9,999,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,852.50/3,114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.16

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