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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.74, 4,844.93 and 2,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.74, 4,844.93 and 2,704.44 is: 3,731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.74 : 4,844.93 = 2,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.74/4,844.93 = 2,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.74x = 4,844.93 × 2,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.74x = 13,102,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,822.49/3,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.15

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