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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.46, 4,732.49 and 2,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.46, 4,732.49 and 2,280.92 is: 3,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.46 : 4,732.49 = 2,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.46/4,732.49 = 2,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.46x = 4,732.49 × 2,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.46x = 10,794,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794,413.13/3,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.63

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