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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.36, 4,734.78 and 2,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.36, 4,734.78 and 2,014.36 is: 2,780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.36 : 4,734.78 = 2,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.36/4,734.78 = 2,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.36x = 4,734.78 × 2,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.36x = 9,537,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,551.44/3,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.34

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