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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.41, 4,691.27 and 2,684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.41, 4,691.27 and 2,684.41 is: 3,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.41 : 4,691.27 = 2,684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.41/4,691.27 = 2,684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.41x = 4,691.27 × 2,684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.41x = 12,593,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,287.08/3,403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.20

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