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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.79, 4,654.46 and 2,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.79, 4,654.46 and 2,114.51 is: 2,917.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.79 : 4,654.46 = 2,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.79/4,654.46 = 2,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.79x = 4,654.46 × 2,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.79x = 9,841,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,884.23/3,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.16

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