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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.15, 4,601.40 and 2,614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.15, 4,601.40 and 2,614.07 is: 3,608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.15 : 4,601.40 = 2,614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.15/4,601.40 = 2,614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.15x = 4,601.40 × 2,614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.15x = 12,028,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028,381.70/3,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.71

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