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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,424.25, 4,723.47 and 2,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,424.25, 4,723.47 and 2,007.59 is: 2,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,424.25 : 4,723.47 = 2,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,424.25/4,723.47 = 2,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,424.25x = 4,723.47 × 2,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,424.25x = 9,482,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,802.95/3,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.31

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