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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.06, 4,651.79 and 2,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.06, 4,651.79 and 2,114.24 is: 2,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.06 : 4,651.79 = 2,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.06/4,651.79 = 2,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.06x = 4,651.79 × 2,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.06x = 9,835,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835,001.55/3,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.75

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