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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.21, 4,406.72 and 2,014.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.21, 4,406.72 and 2,014.59 is: 2,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.21 : 4,406.72 = 2,014.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.21/4,406.72 = 2,014.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.21x = 4,406.72 × 2,014.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.21x = 8,877,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,740.50/3,194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.32

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