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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.66, 4,800.33 and 2,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.66, 4,800.33 and 2,114.91 is: 2,919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.66 : 4,800.33 = 2,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.66/4,800.33 = 2,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.66x = 4,800.33 × 2,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.66x = 10,152,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,265.92/3,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.28

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