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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.37, 4,698.78 and 2,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.37, 4,698.78 and 2,007.93 is: 2,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.37 : 4,698.78 = 2,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.37/4,698.78 = 2,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.37x = 4,698.78 × 2,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.37x = 9,434,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434,821.33/3,404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.39

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