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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.45, 4,785.89 and 2,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.45, 4,785.89 and 2,671.65 is: 3,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.45 : 4,785.89 = 2,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.45/4,785.89 = 2,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.45x = 4,785.89 × 2,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.45x = 12,786,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,209.66/3,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.62

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