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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.63, 4,772.49 and 2,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.63, 4,772.49 and 2,340.96 is: 3,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.63 : 4,772.49 = 2,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.63/4,772.49 = 2,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.63x = 4,772.49 × 2,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.63x = 11,172,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172,208.19/3,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.31

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