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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.46, 4,729.83 and 2,102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.46, 4,729.83 and 2,102.23 is: 2,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.46 : 4,729.83 = 2,102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.46/4,729.83 = 2,102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.46x = 4,729.83 × 2,102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.46x = 9,943,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,166.87/3,429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.34

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