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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.61, 5,224.21 and 2,704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.61, 5,224.21 and 2,704.67 is: 4,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.61 : 5,224.21 = 2,704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.61/5,224.21 = 2,704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.61x = 5,224.21 × 2,704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.61x = 14,129,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,731.18/3,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.46

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