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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.26, 4,821.95 and 2,314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.26, 4,821.95 and 2,314.71 is: 3,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.26 : 4,821.95 = 2,314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.26/4,821.95 = 2,314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.26x = 4,821.95 × 2,314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.26x = 11,161,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161,421.67/3,493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.13

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