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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,424.66, 4,725.67 and 2,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,424.66, 4,725.67 and 2,008.50 is: 2,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,424.66 : 4,725.67 = 2,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,424.66/4,725.67 = 2,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,424.66x = 4,725.67 × 2,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,424.66x = 9,491,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,508.20/3,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.52

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