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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.38, 4,958.84 and 2,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.38, 4,958.84 and 2,614.16 is: 3,913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.38 : 4,958.84 = 2,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.38/4,958.84 = 2,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.38x = 4,958.84 × 2,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.38x = 12,963,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963,201.17/3,312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.56

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