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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.99, 5,181.15 and 2,723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.99, 5,181.15 and 2,723.67 is: 4,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.99 : 5,181.15 = 2,723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.99/5,181.15 = 2,723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.99x = 5,181.15 × 2,723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.99x = 14,111,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111,742.82/3,456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.09

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