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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.04, 4,726.56 and 2,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.04, 4,726.56 and 2,008.48 is: 2,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.04 : 4,726.56 = 2,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.04/4,726.56 = 2,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.04x = 4,726.56 × 2,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.04x = 9,493,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,201.23/3,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.71

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