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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.80, 4,631.44 and 2,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.80, 4,631.44 and 2,114.08 is: 2,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.80 : 4,631.44 = 2,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.80/4,631.44 = 2,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.80x = 4,631.44 × 2,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.80x = 9,791,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,234.68/3,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.84

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