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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.52, 4,606.17 and 2,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.52, 4,606.17 and 2,012.14 is: 2,776.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.52 : 4,606.17 = 2,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.52/4,606.17 = 2,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.52x = 4,606.17 × 2,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.52x = 9,268,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,257.12/3,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.16

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