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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.17, 4,611.71 and 2,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.17, 4,611.71 and 2,083.14 is: 2,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.17 : 4,611.71 = 2,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.17/4,611.71 = 2,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.17x = 4,611.71 × 2,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.17x = 9,606,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,842.78/3,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.15

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