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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.44, 4,655.45 and 2,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.44, 4,655.45 and 2,114.61 is: 2,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.44 : 4,655.45 = 2,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.44/4,655.45 = 2,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.44x = 4,655.45 × 2,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.44x = 9,844,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844,461.12/3,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.96

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