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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.70, 4,434.96 and 2,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.70, 4,434.96 and 2,467.34 is: 3,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.70 : 4,434.96 = 2,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.70/4,434.96 = 2,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.70x = 4,434.96 × 2,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.70x = 10,942,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,554.21/3,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.91

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