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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.58, 5,132.91 and 2,734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.58, 5,132.91 and 2,734.42 is: 4,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.58 : 5,132.91 = 2,734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.58/5,132.91 = 2,734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.58x = 5,132.91 × 2,734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.58x = 14,035,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,531.76/3,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.08

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