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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 4,614.37 and 2,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 4,614.37 and 2,747.14 is: 3,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 4,614.37 = 2,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/4,614.37 = 2,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 4,614.37 × 2,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 12,676,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,302.00/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.53

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