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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.34, 4,652.97 and 2,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.34, 4,652.97 and 2,114.02 is: 2,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.34 : 4,652.97 = 2,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.34/4,652.97 = 2,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.34x = 4,652.97 × 2,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.34x = 9,836,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,471.64/3,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.81

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