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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.66, 4,728.84 and 2,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.66, 4,728.84 and 2,011.32 is: 2,775.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.66 : 4,728.84 = 2,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.66/4,728.84 = 2,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.66x = 4,728.84 × 2,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.66x = 9,511,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,210.47/3,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.65

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