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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.53, 4,692.78 and 2,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.53, 4,692.78 and 2,003.28 is: 2,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.53 : 4,692.78 = 2,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.53/4,692.78 = 2,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.53x = 4,692.78 × 2,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.53x = 9,400,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,952.32/3,400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.56

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