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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.30, 4,724.93 and 2,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.30, 4,724.93 and 2,650.73 is: 3,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.30 : 4,724.93 = 2,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.30/4,724.93 = 2,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.30x = 4,724.93 × 2,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.30x = 12,524,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,496.70/3,134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.95

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