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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.89, 4,654.41 and 2,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.89, 4,654.41 and 2,114 is: 2,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.89 : 4,654.41 = 2,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.89/4,654.41 = 2,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.89x = 4,654.41 × 2,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.89x = 9,839,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,422.74/3,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.21

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