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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.67, 4,716.34 and 2,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.67, 4,716.34 and 2,674.31 is: 3,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.67 : 4,716.34 = 2,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.67/4,716.34 = 2,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.67x = 4,716.34 × 2,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.67x = 12,612,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,924.96/3,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.20

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