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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.51, 4,434.62 and 2,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.51, 4,434.62 and 2,034.84 is: 2,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.51 : 4,434.62 = 2,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.51/4,434.62 = 2,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.51x = 4,434.62 × 2,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.51x = 9,023,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,748.62/3,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.19

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