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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.79, 4,702.80 and 1,972.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.79, 4,702.80 and 1,972.21 is: 2,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.79 : 4,702.80 = 1,972.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.79/4,702.80 = 1,972.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.79x = 4,702.80 × 1,972.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.79x = 9,274,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,909.19/3,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.88

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