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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.66, 4,738.64 and 2,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.66, 4,738.64 and 2,688.44 is: 3,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.66 : 4,738.64 = 2,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.66/4,738.64 = 2,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.66x = 4,738.64 × 2,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.66x = 12,739,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739,512.19/3,435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.02

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