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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.93, 4,668.33 and 2,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.93, 4,668.33 and 2,717.64 is: 4,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.93 : 4,668.33 = 2,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.93/4,668.33 = 2,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.93x = 4,668.33 × 2,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.93x = 12,686,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686,840.34/3,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.91

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