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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.72, 4,655.51 and 2,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.72, 4,655.51 and 2,114.72 is: 2,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.72 : 4,655.51 = 2,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.72/4,655.51 = 2,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.72x = 4,655.51 × 2,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.72x = 9,845,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,091.64/3,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.17

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