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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.06, 4,732.16 and 2,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.06, 4,732.16 and 2,012.42 is: 2,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.06 : 4,732.16 = 2,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.06/4,732.16 = 2,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.06x = 4,732.16 × 2,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.06x = 9,523,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,059.70/3,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.16

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