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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.87, 4,761.36 and 2,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.87, 4,761.36 and 2,034.45 is: 2,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.87 : 4,761.36 = 2,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.87/4,761.36 = 2,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.87x = 4,761.36 × 2,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.87x = 9,686,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,748.85/3,450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.05

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