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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.32, 4,761.33 and 2,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.32, 4,761.33 and 2,702.28 is: 3,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.32 : 4,761.33 = 2,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.32/4,761.33 = 2,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.32x = 4,761.33 × 2,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.32x = 12,866,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,446.83/3,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.98

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