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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.65, 4,733.93 and 2,534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.65, 4,733.93 and 2,534.87 is: 3,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.65 : 4,733.93 = 2,534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.65/4,733.93 = 2,534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.65x = 4,733.93 × 2,534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.65x = 11,999,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999,860.80/3,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.84

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