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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.92, 4,460.28 and 2,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.92, 4,460.28 and 2,704.52 is: 3,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.92 : 4,460.28 = 2,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.92/4,460.28 = 2,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.92x = 4,460.28 × 2,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.92x = 12,062,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,916.47/3,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.97

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