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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.42, 4,707.72 and 2,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.42, 4,707.72 and 2,704.86 is: 3,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.42 : 4,707.72 = 2,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.42/4,707.72 = 2,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.42x = 4,707.72 × 2,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.42x = 12,733,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733,723.52/3,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.40

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