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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,394.76, 5,086.74 and 2,465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,394.76, 5,086.74 and 2,465.97 is: 3,695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,394.76 : 5,086.74 = 2,465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,394.76/5,086.74 = 2,465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,394.76x = 5,086.74 × 2,465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,394.76x = 12,543,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,722.80/3,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.03

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