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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.88, 4,723.41 and 2,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.88, 4,723.41 and 2,795.76 is: 3,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.88 : 4,723.41 = 2,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.88/4,723.41 = 2,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.88x = 4,723.41 × 2,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.88x = 13,205,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,520.74/3,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.64

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