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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.44, 4,664.67 and 2,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.44, 4,664.67 and 2,419 is: 3,623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.44 : 4,664.67 = 2,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.44/4,664.67 = 2,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.44x = 4,664.67 × 2,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.44x = 11,283,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,283,836.73/3,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.07

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