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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.43, 4,173.84 and 2,734.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.43, 4,173.84 and 2,734.83 is: 3,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.43 : 4,173.84 = 2,734.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.43/4,173.84 = 2,734.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.43x = 4,173.84 × 2,734.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.43x = 11,414,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,742.85/3,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.69

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