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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.74, 4,791.57 and 3,024.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.74, 4,791.57 and 3,024.87 is: 4,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.74 : 4,791.57 = 3,024.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.74/4,791.57 = 3,024.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.74x = 4,791.57 × 3,024.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.74x = 14,493,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,876.35/3,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.63

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