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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.34, 4,729.12 and 2,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.34, 4,729.12 and 2,011.19 is: 2,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.34 : 4,729.12 = 2,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.34/4,729.12 = 2,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.34x = 4,729.12 × 2,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.34x = 9,511,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,130.18/3,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.08

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