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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.42, 3,809.84 and 2,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.42, 3,809.84 and 2,434.73 is: 3,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.42 : 3,809.84 = 2,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.42/3,809.84 = 2,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.42x = 3,809.84 × 2,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.42x = 9,275,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,900.52/2,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.03

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