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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.61, 4,714.87 and 2,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.61, 4,714.87 and 2,001.27 is: 2,761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.61 : 4,714.87 = 2,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.61/4,714.87 = 2,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.61x = 4,714.87 × 2,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.61x = 9,435,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,727.88/3,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.72

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