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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.76, 4,713.09 and 2,696.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.76, 4,713.09 and 2,696.49 is: 3,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.76 : 4,713.09 = 2,696.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.76/4,713.09 = 2,696.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.76x = 4,713.09 × 2,696.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.76x = 12,708,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708,789.94/3,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.73

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