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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.31, 4,652.13 and 2,114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.31, 4,652.13 and 2,114.49 is: 2,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.31 : 4,652.13 = 2,114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.31/4,652.13 = 2,114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.31x = 4,652.13 × 2,114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.31x = 9,836,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,882.36/3,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.09

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