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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.08, 4,775.69 and 2,134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.08, 4,775.69 and 2,134.85 is: 2,944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.08 : 4,775.69 = 2,134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.08/4,775.69 = 2,134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.08x = 4,775.69 × 2,134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.08x = 10,195,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,347.24/3,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.87

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