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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.50, 4,707.87 and 2,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.50, 4,707.87 and 2,014.25 is: 2,779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.50 : 4,707.87 = 2,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.50/4,707.87 = 2,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.50x = 4,707.87 × 2,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.50x = 9,482,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,827.15/3,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.67

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