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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.70, 4,714.97 and 2,359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.70, 4,714.97 and 2,359.79 is: 3,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.70 : 4,714.97 = 2,359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.70/4,714.97 = 2,359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.70x = 4,714.97 × 2,359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.70x = 11,126,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126,303.68/3,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.69

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