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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.76, 5,137.02 and 2,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.76, 5,137.02 and 2,337.26 is: 3,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.76 : 5,137.02 = 2,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.76/5,137.02 = 2,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.76x = 5,137.02 × 2,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.76x = 12,006,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006,551.37/3,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.68

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