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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.33, 4,609.58 and 2,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.33, 4,609.58 and 2,014.27 is: 2,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.33 : 4,609.58 = 2,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.33/4,609.58 = 2,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.33x = 4,609.58 × 2,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.33x = 9,284,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,917.11/3,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.81

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