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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.78, 5,971.62 and 2,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.78, 5,971.62 and 2,734.74 is: 3,774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.78 : 5,971.62 = 2,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.78/5,971.62 = 2,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.78x = 5,971.62 × 2,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.78x = 16,330,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,828.08/4,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.36

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