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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.18, 4,700.36 and 2,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.18, 4,700.36 and 2,147.36 is: 2,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.18 : 4,700.36 = 2,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.18/4,700.36 = 2,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.18x = 4,700.36 × 2,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.18x = 10,093,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093,346.92/3,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.38

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