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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.93, 4,419.84 and 2,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.93, 4,419.84 and 2,314.33 is: 3,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.93 : 4,419.84 = 2,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.93/4,419.84 = 2,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.93x = 4,419.84 × 2,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.93x = 10,228,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,968.31/3,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.62

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