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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.62, 4,722.91 and 2,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.62, 4,722.91 and 2,006.14 is: 2,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.62 : 4,722.91 = 2,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.62/4,722.91 = 2,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.62x = 4,722.91 × 2,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.62x = 9,474,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,818.67/3,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.29

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