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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.61, 4,729.32 and 2,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.61, 4,729.32 and 2,011.23 is: 2,775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.61 : 4,729.32 = 2,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.61/4,729.32 = 2,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.61x = 4,729.32 × 2,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.61x = 9,511,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,757.80/3,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.04

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