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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.44, 4,729.32 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.44, 4,729.32 and 2,011.20 is: 2,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.44 : 4,729.32 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.44/4,729.32 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.44x = 4,729.32 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.44x = 9,511,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,608.38/3,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.13

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