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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.76, 4,901.73 and 2,342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.76, 4,901.73 and 2,342.98 is: 3,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.76 : 4,901.73 = 2,342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.76/4,901.73 = 2,342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.76x = 4,901.73 × 2,342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.76x = 11,484,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484,655.36/3,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.38

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