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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.63, 4,732.97 and 2,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.63, 4,732.97 and 2,104.06 is: 2,903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.63 : 4,732.97 = 2,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.63/4,732.97 = 2,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.63x = 4,732.97 × 2,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.63x = 9,958,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,452.86/3,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.65

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