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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.68, 4,729.33 and 2,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.68, 4,729.33 and 2,233.74 is: 3,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.68 : 4,729.33 = 2,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.68/4,729.33 = 2,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.68x = 4,729.33 × 2,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.68x = 10,564,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564,114.12/3,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.21

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