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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.94, 4,734.43 and 2,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.94, 4,734.43 and 2,104.65 is: 2,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.94 : 4,734.43 = 2,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.94/4,734.43 = 2,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.94x = 4,734.43 × 2,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.94x = 9,964,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,293.60/3,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.24

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