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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.66, 4,464.45 and 2,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.66, 4,464.45 and 2,057.10 is: 2,839.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.66 : 4,464.45 = 2,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.66/4,464.45 = 2,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.66x = 4,464.45 × 2,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.66x = 9,183,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,820.10/3,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.19

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