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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.42, 4,634.37 and 2,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.42, 4,634.37 and 2,704.82 is: 3,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.42 : 4,634.37 = 2,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.42/4,634.37 = 2,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.42x = 4,634.37 × 2,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.42x = 12,535,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535,113.49/3,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.26

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