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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.98, 4,654.60 and 2,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.98, 4,654.60 and 2,114.72 is: 2,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.98 : 4,654.60 = 2,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.98/4,654.60 = 2,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.98x = 4,654.60 × 2,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.98x = 9,843,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,141.87/3,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.24

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