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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.16, 4,614.84 and 2,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.16, 4,614.84 and 2,017.08 is: 2,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.16 : 4,614.84 = 2,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.16/4,614.84 = 2,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.16x = 4,614.84 × 2,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.16x = 9,308,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308,501.47/3,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.51

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