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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.97, 4,694.36 and 2,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.97, 4,694.36 and 2,282.68 is: 3,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.97 : 4,694.36 = 2,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.97/4,694.36 = 2,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.97x = 4,694.36 × 2,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.97x = 10,715,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,715,721.68/3,401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.86

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