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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.76, 4,779.18 and 3,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.76, 4,779.18 and 3,023.76 is: 4,170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.76 : 4,779.18 = 3,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.76/4,779.18 = 3,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.76x = 4,779.18 × 3,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.76x = 14,451,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,093.32/3,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.88

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