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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.58, 4,748.31 and 2,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.58, 4,748.31 and 2,695.14 is: 3,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.58 : 4,748.31 = 2,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.58/4,748.31 = 2,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.58x = 4,748.31 × 2,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.58x = 12,797,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,360.21/3,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.30

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