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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.76, 4,785.66 and 2,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.76, 4,785.66 and 2,140.44 is: 2,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.76 : 4,785.66 = 2,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.76/4,785.66 = 2,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.76x = 4,785.66 × 2,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.76x = 10,243,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,418.09/3,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.90

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