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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.58, 4,734.63 and 2,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.58, 4,734.63 and 2,034.06 is: 2,806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.58 : 4,734.63 = 2,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.58/4,734.63 = 2,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.58x = 4,734.63 × 2,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.58x = 9,630,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,521.50/3,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.44

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