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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.46, 4,632.78 and 2,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.46, 4,632.78 and 2,734.06 is: 3,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.46 : 4,632.78 = 2,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.46/4,632.78 = 2,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.46x = 4,632.78 × 2,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.46x = 12,666,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,298.49/3,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.09

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