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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.85, 4,734.66 and 2,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.85, 4,734.66 and 2,105.28 is: 2,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.85 : 4,734.66 = 2,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.85/4,734.66 = 2,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.85x = 4,734.66 × 2,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.85x = 9,967,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,785.00/3,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.34

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