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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.02, 4,733.40 and 2,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.02, 4,733.40 and 2,382.69 is: 3,288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.02 : 4,733.40 = 2,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.02/4,733.40 = 2,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.02x = 4,733.40 × 2,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.02x = 11,278,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,278,224.85/3,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.09

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