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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.67, 4,761.86 and 2,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.67, 4,761.86 and 2,034.42 is: 2,807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.67 : 4,761.86 = 2,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.67/4,761.86 = 2,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.67x = 4,761.86 × 2,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.67x = 9,687,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,595.19/3,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.46

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