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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.88, 4,753.83 and 2,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.88, 4,753.83 and 2,696.83 is: 3,720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.88 : 4,753.83 = 2,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.88/4,753.83 = 2,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.88x = 4,753.83 × 2,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.88x = 12,820,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820,269.59/3,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.47

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