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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.94, 5,015.88 and 2,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.94, 5,015.88 and 2,614.13 is: 3,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.94 : 5,015.88 = 2,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.94/5,015.88 = 2,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.94x = 5,015.88 × 2,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.94x = 13,112,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,137.31/3,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.17

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