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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.74, 4,740.57 and 3,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.74, 4,740.57 and 3,016.76 is: 4,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.74 : 4,740.57 = 3,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.74/4,740.57 = 3,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.74x = 4,740.57 × 3,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.74x = 14,301,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,161.95/3,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.26

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