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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.04, 4,573.46 and 2,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.04, 4,573.46 and 2,055.71 is: 2,836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.04 : 4,573.46 = 2,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.04/4,573.46 = 2,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.04x = 4,573.46 × 2,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.04x = 9,401,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,697.18/3,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.93

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