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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.61, 4,609.97 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.61, 4,609.97 and 2,014.56 is: 2,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.61 : 4,609.97 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.61/4,609.97 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.61x = 4,609.97 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.61x = 9,287,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,051.09/3,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.21

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