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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.80, 4,773.96 and 2,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.80, 4,773.96 and 2,134.04 is: 2,944.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.80 : 4,773.96 = 2,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.80/4,773.96 = 2,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.80x = 4,773.96 × 2,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.80x = 10,187,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187,821.60/3,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.63

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