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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.23, 4,608.85 and 2,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.23, 4,608.85 and 2,014.02 is: 2,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.23 : 4,608.85 = 2,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.23/4,608.85 = 2,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.23x = 4,608.85 × 2,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.23x = 9,282,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,316.08/3,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.95

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