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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.65, 4,732.47 and 2,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.65, 4,732.47 and 2,250.72 is: 3,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.65 : 4,732.47 = 2,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.65/4,732.47 = 2,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.65x = 4,732.47 × 2,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.65x = 10,651,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651,464.88/3,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.51

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