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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.32, 5,147.50 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.32, 5,147.50 and 2,376.96 is: 3,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.32 : 5,147.50 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.32/5,147.50 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.32x = 5,147.50 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.32x = 12,235,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,401.60/3,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.84

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