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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.48, 4,700.46 and 2,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.48, 4,700.46 and 2,009.16 is: 2,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.48 : 4,700.46 = 2,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.48/4,700.46 = 2,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.48x = 4,700.46 × 2,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.48x = 9,443,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,976.21/3,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.17

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