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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.23, 5,111.64 and 2,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.23, 5,111.64 and 2,314.26 is: 3,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.23 : 5,111.64 = 2,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.23/5,111.64 = 2,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.23x = 5,111.64 × 2,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.23x = 11,829,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,829,663.99/3,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.83

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