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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.48, 4,611.69 and 2,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.48, 4,611.69 and 2,014.50 is: 2,781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.48 : 4,611.69 = 2,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.48/4,611.69 = 2,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.48x = 4,611.69 × 2,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.48x = 9,290,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,249.51/3,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.11

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