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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.83, 4,727.10 and 2,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.83, 4,727.10 and 2,009.41 is: 2,772.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.83 : 4,727.10 = 2,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.83/4,727.10 = 2,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.83x = 4,727.10 × 2,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.83x = 9,498,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,682.01/3,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.67

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