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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.72, 4,725.10 and 2,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.72, 4,725.10 and 2,008.60 is: 2,772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.72 : 4,725.10 = 2,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.72/4,725.10 = 2,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.72x = 4,725.10 × 2,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.72x = 9,490,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,490,853.14/3,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.08

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