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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.91, 4,607.86 and 2,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.91, 4,607.86 and 2,014.03 is: 2,778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.91 : 4,607.86 = 2,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.91/4,607.86 = 2,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.91x = 4,607.86 × 2,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.91x = 9,280,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,368.28/3,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.63

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