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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.25, 4,821.96 and 2,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.25, 4,821.96 and 2,314.70 is: 3,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.25 : 4,821.96 = 2,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.25/4,821.96 = 2,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.25x = 4,821.96 × 2,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.25x = 11,161,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161,366.70/3,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.13

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