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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.97, 4,805.78 and 2,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.97, 4,805.78 and 2,724.24 is: 3,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.97 : 4,805.78 = 2,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.97/4,805.78 = 2,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.97x = 4,805.78 × 2,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.97x = 13,092,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,076.68/3,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.96

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