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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.67, 5,220.66 and 2,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.67, 5,220.66 and 2,314.26 is: 3,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.67 : 5,220.66 = 2,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.67/5,220.66 = 2,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.67x = 5,220.66 × 2,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.67x = 12,081,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081,940.69/3,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.15

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