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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.70, 5,227.34 and 2,314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.70, 5,227.34 and 2,314.51 is: 3,472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.70 : 5,227.34 = 2,314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.70/5,227.34 = 2,314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.70x = 5,227.34 × 2,314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.70x = 12,098,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,730.70/3,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.95

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