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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.41, 4,727.66 and 2,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.41, 4,727.66 and 2,245.13 is: 3,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.41 : 4,727.66 = 2,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.41/4,727.66 = 2,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.41x = 4,727.66 × 2,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.41x = 10,614,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614,176.43/3,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.47

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