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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.52, 4,718.64 and 2,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.52, 4,718.64 and 2,003.40 is: 2,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.52 : 4,718.64 = 2,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.52/4,718.64 = 2,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.52x = 4,718.64 × 2,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.52x = 9,453,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453,323.38/3,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.52

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