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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.94, 4,575.06 and 2,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.94, 4,575.06 and 2,139.44 is: 2,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.94 : 4,575.06 = 2,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.94/4,575.06 = 2,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.94x = 4,575.06 × 2,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.94x = 9,788,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,043.49/3,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.71

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