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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.64, 4,753.68 and 2,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.64, 4,753.68 and 2,994.46 is: 4,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.64 : 4,753.68 = 2,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.64/4,753.68 = 2,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.64x = 4,753.68 × 2,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.64x = 14,234,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,704.61/3,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.25

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