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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.33, 5,232.61 and 2,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.33, 5,232.61 and 2,705.21 is: 4,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.33 : 5,232.61 = 2,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.33/5,232.61 = 2,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.33x = 5,232.61 × 2,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.33x = 14,155,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,295.37/3,484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.56

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