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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.76, 4,732.20 and 2,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.76, 4,732.20 and 2,546.16 is: 3,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.76 : 4,732.20 = 2,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.76/4,732.20 = 2,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.76x = 4,732.20 × 2,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.76x = 12,048,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,938.35/3,431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.01

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