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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.53, 4,322.97 and 2,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.53, 4,322.97 and 2,014.29 is: 2,778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.53 : 4,322.97 = 2,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.53/4,322.97 = 2,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.53x = 4,322.97 × 2,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.53x = 8,707,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,715.24/3,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.88

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