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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.77, 4,729.01 and 2,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.77, 4,729.01 and 2,011.55 is: 2,775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.77 : 4,729.01 = 2,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.77/4,729.01 = 2,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.77x = 4,729.01 × 2,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.77x = 9,512,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,606.36/3,426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.97

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