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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.16, 5,011.98 and 2,414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.16, 5,011.98 and 2,414.91 is: 3,621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.16 : 5,011.98 = 2,414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.16/5,011.98 = 2,414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.16x = 5,011.98 × 2,414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.16x = 12,103,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,490.36/3,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.46

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