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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.69, 4,614.15 and 2,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.69, 4,614.15 and 2,017.09 is: 2,783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.69 : 4,614.15 = 2,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.69/4,614.15 = 2,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.69x = 4,614.15 × 2,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.69x = 9,307,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307,155.82/3,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.50

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